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 2023405 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2024792 epoch_slot_no: 15992 block_no: 2023310 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1787 time: 2019-01-05 14:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa95a0dfdbd52491c13623c1f2b5a795d106dffeb086d6337be45a34dc6e2490Block Operator
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