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 2025404 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2026791 epoch_slot_no: 17991 block_no: 2025309 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1749 time: 2019-01-06 01:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54ad5ec6b88d3f816ccc928cb1ca4c1abd5d3eb18a2d0912c571e07756f8157cBlock Operator
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