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 2023740 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2025127 epoch_slot_no: 16327 block_no: 2023645 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-01-05 16:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb045d27c738718ecdac70f1548956913527b5b223f6f8802bf461fdebeff07aBlock Operator
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