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 2026774 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2028161 epoch_slot_no: 19361 block_no: 2026679 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1926 time: 2019-01-06 09:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe98935d3bb970a89eeb4353d5b1baac97eea9b543f8bf8c956d67cc67fbb31feBlock Operator
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