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 2004351 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2005739 epoch_slot_no: 18539 block_no: 2004257 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2749 time: 2019-01-01 04:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ad8a6e66025a5a56fed20b5b75e59b9d397296b21c3040b66a1d16cd2bce6acBlock Operator
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