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 2026428 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2027815 epoch_slot_no: 19015 block_no: 2026333 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1207 time: 2019-01-06 07:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdcf2dfe6a77bb055e4b6330c94d01bb1cace7d8d0a7f55819dfd1646ae81a58dBlock Operator
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