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 2027729 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2029116 epoch_slot_no: 20316 block_no: 2027634 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1079 time: 2019-01-06 14:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4e806845a0de74d9a88cc8eedf98b57b1baf50b8dffbfc50ee8579e0358622aBlock Operator
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