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 28591 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 28602 epoch_slot_no: 7002 block_no: 28588 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1235 time: 2017-09-30 12:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e5bf68fbc5d32467f100a55dfa3644605c7befddf7ac08921116185023cb8f6Block Operator
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