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 2024680 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2026067 epoch_slot_no: 17267 block_no: 2024585 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1081 time: 2019-01-05 21:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x690a06c7181dabc5ebb8b6c76e933d613fb5945865b74baeee98c41f4c018534Block Operator
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