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 2026974 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2028361 epoch_slot_no: 19561 block_no: 2026879 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3526 time: 2019-01-06 10:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x47913591c77858842fc26ae3af78a65f92dd168caffe022fb6981d3395455b64Block Operator
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