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 2023458 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2024845 epoch_slot_no: 16045 block_no: 2023363 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1858 time: 2019-01-05 14:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x562c38ad71df5ff0632e674a7888046281b160817c2741dbf5ac18f67ade65f5Block Operator
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