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 2005449 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2006837 epoch_slot_no: 19637 block_no: 2005355 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2106 time: 2019-01-01 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf134d4178e9eedfd4961b2106cd21f1f0a31a4b98cd0b485b65274718cd1a8f3Block Operator
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