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 2028290 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2029677 epoch_slot_no: 20877 block_no: 2028195 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-01-06 17:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe5b465434b1204a95bb0433e9e628a7861d6981c60bfde752a5b1b1fea95c0bBlock Operator
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