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 2023490 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2024877 epoch_slot_no: 16077 block_no: 2023395 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1372 time: 2019-01-05 15:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22125a09b27a9c0e73630c689564b8cecf3f2aa537699d39b73d6cc8f151cc34Block Operator
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