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 2026690 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2028077 epoch_slot_no: 19277 block_no: 2026595 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2176 time: 2019-01-06 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x621b464e2b46d81e013ea38d705fcb1fe3d9824e23d36d0e3c4fb898a72fe4dcBlock Operator
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