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 2028561 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2029948 epoch_slot_no: 21148 block_no: 2028466 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1677 time: 2019-01-06 19:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x171bebc3e8dbd8013328a2d22846041365929be9dbc6a38ac99a19609229450cBlock Operator
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