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 2023899 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2025286 epoch_slot_no: 16486 block_no: 2023804 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-01-05 17:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc69b78a810ad7fbb0c8b54e6fcea13f6a0ae89ba6dd8244545ef630f1fcac693Block Operator
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