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 2025821 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2027208 epoch_slot_no: 18408 block_no: 2025726 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8086 time: 2019-01-06 04:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41d5c56d9a44d9ca20b526163ef353c8a10c39af93c082cb63b2e8c037855b95Block Operator
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