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 2005598 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2006986 epoch_slot_no: 19786 block_no: 2005504 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-01 11:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce5906f052a13f5cc2ba8008c4c5d3b9581b10ad7a834c4e5e6ca78553e1b7b3Block Operator
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