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 2025970 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2027357 epoch_slot_no: 18557 block_no: 2025875 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4705 time: 2019-01-06 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81166d21eeb49bb77a39e6f4b0b2cee09c3e3fba2c3e8435343405e50a9b4d90Block Operator
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