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 2025927 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2027314 epoch_slot_no: 18514 block_no: 2025832 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-06 04:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabf9913978a2277b51d65bac51a5e6e5addbc669c91ac6770f41371b2a1f102cBlock Operator
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