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 2023450 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2024837 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 2023355 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2079 time: 2019-01-05 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85728a4f747922348533432b9f7166d6295dca9d9aea2bb7fda0d9a31bc33f4eBlock Operator
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