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 2025460 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2026847 epoch_slot_no: 18047 block_no: 2025365 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1572 time: 2019-01-06 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd62d0a93e8614897f2e8e76b011c7dbe99d2313aa63353b5ea5bf03a49adc68Block Operator
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