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 2024532 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2025919 epoch_slot_no: 17119 block_no: 2024437 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1529 time: 2019-01-05 20:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x102800a3bde8734d000808e753a620e95a5ca444e0678dbe7d6a4b6d8ae0d020Block Operator
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