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 2025221 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2026608 epoch_slot_no: 17808 block_no: 2025126 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-06 00:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3fd60d5ec8bf4d3dcfd5859aa4b5a428d004d6096a65ce82bbe1dd21259afc4Block Operator
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