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 2025250 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2026637 epoch_slot_no: 17837 block_no: 2025155 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3020 time: 2019-01-06 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc02a1cd2f5a68b23e6b47928156e06730be50210ba620bb08796da0292f8e801Block Operator
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