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 2028609 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2029996 epoch_slot_no: 21196 block_no: 2028514 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2661 time: 2019-01-06 19:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9af0ccce411acfab8c7c194b0bf41345d54f1ebd89c3e06b8613f3b000f5076Block Operator
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