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 2004747 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2006135 epoch_slot_no: 18935 block_no: 2004653 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-01 06:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce5a295825ab7d354470f9a70f4049c9014f76cc88e902ef1eb9263a626acbd0Block Operator
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