A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2004314 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2005702 epoch_slot_no: 18502 block_no: 2004220 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1931 time: 2019-01-01 04:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42779e0044ed8631c48a96a62a72f87068123b94c65002866d56a56833fb7a64Block Operator
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