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 2025469 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2026856 epoch_slot_no: 18056 block_no: 2025374 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1207 time: 2019-01-06 02:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcfda3d006b7ae3b2c8ba5bbcf5295c06ac70ac37286802445154ca2c7cdfbc06Block Operator
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