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 2025239 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2026626 epoch_slot_no: 17826 block_no: 2025144 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2744 time: 2019-01-06 00:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x737213aeb49986f5a428cef3d89211d252bf831645f342154d5c4d00e51de66bBlock Operator
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