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 2024383 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2025770 epoch_slot_no: 16970 block_no: 2024288 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-01-05 20:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdfcb1b3101d770639bdfcd7f1ec0fed2d9476f9419ca21c92b799d94f4115efaBlock Operator
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