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 2024375 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2025762 epoch_slot_no: 16962 block_no: 2024280 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-01-05 19:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfa01ee9cb15e862fe99b194eb625337720cf99bbfb8cda9dc47d80b332c61d3Block Operator
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