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 2024222 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2025609 epoch_slot_no: 16809 block_no: 2024127 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2019-01-05 19:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6cb3a3d926d8b93f7d7dc837356eeac1593bf582ccd14bfa14005a4b1acf960aBlock Operator
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