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 2023966 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2025353 epoch_slot_no: 16553 block_no: 2023871 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4063 time: 2019-01-05 17:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb194bc2c84b140b4b96a1b6e26cddf3e1748b947f65733f1fb911da0b134f5e1Block Operator
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