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 24220 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 24230 epoch_slot_no: 2630 block_no: 24217 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2017-09-29 12:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14f5673c1ef5788d2510ee501284a3afbe81b9ca9cb5fb907364f4f19e33c5deBlock Operator
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