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 2023627 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2025014 epoch_slot_no: 16214 block_no: 2023532 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-01-05 15:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaee1c20f82dacd0d2d8f838a130b1060eac8dff54b7388f20d5cc5e52cfab761Block Operator
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