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 2022658 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2024045 epoch_slot_no: 15245 block_no: 2022563 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-01-05 10:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf59e31472fb5469d8089e206b5f428a71390caf5b6e3985ce2ca987052f48052Block Operator
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