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 2026158 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2027545 epoch_slot_no: 18745 block_no: 2026063 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1125 time: 2019-01-06 05:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x449c5cf302f8999215ae716f6673b4b39b7487f3a995ce35e04e076d97ac6ab8Block Operator
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