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 23293 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 23303 epoch_slot_no: 1703 block_no: 23290 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2245 time: 2017-09-29 07:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x130b843b6e66933a919c83929e941ba632130eda6a07c8e2cacd8bbc3eadd665Block Operator
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