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 2024367 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2025754 epoch_slot_no: 16954 block_no: 2024272 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 905 time: 2019-01-05 19:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9844f8d49cf4daa6310f4b42add145f29b6204843324a53fe7b36aaa7acca1c9Block Operator
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