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 2028309 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2029696 epoch_slot_no: 20896 block_no: 2028214 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-06 17:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c0c79157220cade6124581554ffbc3a7d7199d2dac999554bb657d22d1e8247Block Operator
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