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 2028850 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2030237 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 2028755 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1744 time: 2019-01-06 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7dc924d171acffd6f92135115275087e40eecc01cf8a224a67a9405ae2910f7cBlock Operator
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