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 2024425 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2025812 epoch_slot_no: 17012 block_no: 2024330 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1159 time: 2019-01-05 20:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaec006ed8e158eaaf5dbee830ad80cef1f88974aea1037d9815d6b7aeabc04e1Block Operator
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