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 2026772 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2028159 epoch_slot_no: 19359 block_no: 2026677 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-06 09:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e32323161bf8fd48e2c0e4fe54a2e3687b1265f53eddc6d1f8e3c6cd6f655b9Block Operator
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