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 2024561 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2025948 epoch_slot_no: 17148 block_no: 2024466 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2801 time: 2019-01-05 21:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e613d9e8458c343ae66a05476e1baca1dede28a6b4c41284bcf9411354bbd0aBlock Operator
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