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 2028517 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2029904 epoch_slot_no: 21104 block_no: 2028422 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1171 time: 2019-01-06 18:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x997e5c74bb9c50295e24c4306c72ff11d44f2347eb18c4b0a915be55b6c61899Block Operator
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