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 28990 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 29001 epoch_slot_no: 7401 block_no: 28987 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1117 time: 2017-09-30 14:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2eed56821ef187a7df49f4b9966cb5210d3e21161a4a42fb6584e93648d5c37bBlock Operator
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