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 26744 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 26754 epoch_slot_no: 5154 block_no: 26741 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1117 time: 2017-09-30 02:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x477661cb9fd888641d80837d1ded82a26ca35df97eed74698334824acc79f1f8Block Operator
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