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 2022969 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2024356 epoch_slot_no: 15556 block_no: 2022874 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-01-05 12:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7da28d4ca5845162efbc391330b6edad1b7e6b97ed5d004b012df94c7a7e3608Block Operator
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