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 2026870 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2028257 epoch_slot_no: 19457 block_no: 2026775 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2115 time: 2019-01-06 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe76f561b4eed93c98ba12e42988764ab33b16012cf1d5df7be8a356aec58d25aBlock Operator
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