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 2026345 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2027732 epoch_slot_no: 18932 block_no: 2026250 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-06 06:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fa5837e3ac46e9faadc015273b99a2bb2f1721327ae4bbcf4b86815210837cbBlock Operator
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