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 2027620 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2029007 epoch_slot_no: 20207 block_no: 2027525 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2282 time: 2019-01-06 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ca4ac802d1fa0c6ba1aa90697b2afc49e5b49363509673e74c1775b7c9a31f0Block Operator
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