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 2028700 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2030087 epoch_slot_no: 21287 block_no: 2028605 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1745 time: 2019-01-06 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcbc3af540fe9a3a9cbbfb5aa20153e2fc1275c1a6bd587920e7d97b26195d63Block Operator
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