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 26631 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 26641 epoch_slot_no: 5041 block_no: 26628 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1117 time: 2017-09-30 01:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdd6a7f5d80567617a8d0fcac36bc22a4fa55a7037fbed90f56c7489369aa8d5Block Operator
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