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 2025282 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2026669 epoch_slot_no: 17869 block_no: 2025187 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 18032 time: 2019-01-06 01:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83fcdbc5cc3030410011132639f54e84d4a017c0096ee7d224b4172bd2820bcfBlock Operator
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