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 2027626 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2029013 epoch_slot_no: 20213 block_no: 2027531 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 12589 time: 2019-01-06 14:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fb4f21dbfc4a914b4438d7cbd9fea5b76e8938d00d82277d5a65fbd6cedc244Block Operator
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