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 2023449 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2024836 epoch_slot_no: 16036 block_no: 2023354 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1530 time: 2019-01-05 14:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f0624f217e01d17cb15dce6d366d48d6f64d8600c18d5d806c9230f1176e37bBlock Operator
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