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 2004550 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2005938 epoch_slot_no: 18738 block_no: 2004456 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-01 05:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85af92d714248ee5364f53ba2fc560179ad916d31834e80436cca2a29042d011Block Operator
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