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 2028801 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2030188 epoch_slot_no: 21388 block_no: 2028706 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1108 time: 2019-01-06 20:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94b838cab32e055b92685461a2ef82c29c6716ee891c14516d46e0c2ceaedd69Block Operator
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