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 2027314 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2028701 epoch_slot_no: 19901 block_no: 2027219 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1382 time: 2019-01-06 12:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b50e897a596ccc0a4e663c57917d619946ab9c2af9595225c656d1033dd3e8bBlock Operator
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