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 2025461 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2026848 epoch_slot_no: 18048 block_no: 2025366 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3804 time: 2019-01-06 02:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15ff848da4840abe5c31dfbc09b2b9d885193c0d9d8183ef1f670bb7b8fceffaBlock Operator
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