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 2024347 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2025734 epoch_slot_no: 16934 block_no: 2024252 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-01-05 19:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ad6205025c794c59d3c9684ee68bcc89c82875e53b6069e3c7713ac096d95a2Block Operator
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