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 2025407 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2026794 epoch_slot_no: 17994 block_no: 2025312 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2019-01-06 01:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x417b8c29b43b177657a08d8d843f6bfa82403a6a19a780b0480f60157016690bBlock Operator
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