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 2004786 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2006174 epoch_slot_no: 18974 block_no: 2004692 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1116 time: 2019-01-01 07:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd01554762b808c7d06d2d88c5c88b71aa47810455d623d378c40780e2ac1a2daBlock Operator
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