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 2026432 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2027819 epoch_slot_no: 19019 block_no: 2026337 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-06 07:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc23e1c59b0f700b96f5aa88f368cbf47ea87847d31470d6d241b97f9676aab4cBlock Operator
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