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 2028997 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2030384 epoch_slot_no: 21584 block_no: 2028902 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1384 time: 2019-01-06 21:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63ad2768cb0a6090ef9f506f9d83359f5516386db6141dd60161e6ad9d1eed99Block Operator
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