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 2024350 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2025737 epoch_slot_no: 16937 block_no: 2024255 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2256 time: 2019-01-05 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x403465753b7892d00da3e61fd204a6f5bba8e2c3457ee8171348d516a6f0095eBlock Operator
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