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 2027765 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2029152 epoch_slot_no: 20352 block_no: 2027670 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1207 time: 2019-01-06 14:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c588ac867e6156f34b887934c06dd55d46e8c0b01b812fe6c3a20c70a4b86a1Block Operator
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