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 2023569 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2024956 epoch_slot_no: 16156 block_no: 2023474 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-01-05 15:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8414210e4b84cc244fbdd63858d018dac675d03490b30113d6f1b2496cacfdb6Block Operator
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