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 2004718 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2006106 epoch_slot_no: 18906 block_no: 2004624 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1930 time: 2019-01-01 06:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95589a46e06f885758f7744902db77feb58d82a6ea7dbc92bca788d1c90ec2eeBlock Operator
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