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 2004534 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2005922 epoch_slot_no: 18722 block_no: 2004440 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1112 time: 2019-01-01 05:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc53fbee84b7017db0f11c0a4ebc532b7d0514032c0c33c39df3fd506618480e8Block Operator
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