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 2023396 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2024783 epoch_slot_no: 15983 block_no: 2023301 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1090 time: 2019-01-05 14:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5982dab5610b9ddf80cd9b88e426b5c85e18742dbe820ad07075819ca08f5197Block Operator
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