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 2022582 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2023969 epoch_slot_no: 15169 block_no: 2022487 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2439 time: 2019-01-05 10:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7bb67ef6c7b7991b701673cdfe9d3b891b203d18a5ad206359e421d2355a7ebBlock Operator
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