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 2028670 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2030057 epoch_slot_no: 21257 block_no: 2028575 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2291 time: 2019-01-06 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63b8774bdeddc713495c0eee86f135311e47112b6e6742f677955121a505b6c7Block Operator
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