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 2028803 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2030190 epoch_slot_no: 21390 block_no: 2028708 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2112 time: 2019-01-06 20:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x317df508a225145fbfc8265717e7c4dfa045f6d1a4a64cb549a8224be20a0f80Block Operator
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