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 2025509 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2026896 epoch_slot_no: 18096 block_no: 2025414 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1079 time: 2019-01-06 02:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2dd77873830dda877753af3fcf88dbe803076f7cf15b20253f2330bfcfabe911Block Operator
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