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 2027793 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2029180 epoch_slot_no: 20380 block_no: 2027698 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2327 time: 2019-01-06 14:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5d876e291ab237c81dc38cc9a2c6fa10a3d0c35f77406fde1db6b2341139d6fBlock Operator
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