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 2028337 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2029724 epoch_slot_no: 20924 block_no: 2028242 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1727 time: 2019-01-06 17:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93c3ffb123bdee5a742051350eda5415fe3be8e5c760be177e2caa6f9fdf0088Block Operator
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