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 2026610 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2027997 epoch_slot_no: 19197 block_no: 2026515 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1276 time: 2019-01-06 08:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb88b10f9f2fe7f5dd06773a7b5f0e13d465551b995f0fd816444219332c0dc4cBlock Operator
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