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 2028098 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2029485 epoch_slot_no: 20685 block_no: 2028003 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1654 time: 2019-01-06 16:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x47adaaa07747ea4cfcdb9e778831d731d4e932c0c660bb964fb944c994b0a0a7Block Operator
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