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 2025237 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2026624 epoch_slot_no: 17824 block_no: 2025142 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1930 time: 2019-01-06 00:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59880bb4098b597bd750dc6d546d5651f82411a22a23640264c409aee497c72bBlock Operator
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