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 2827692 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2829090 epoch_slot_no: 21090 block_no: 2827560 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2401 time: 2019-07-10 18:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f8e33ece1d92304fdaf84c6bd1e95b527dffd4371b3a74f37ec8962a0a630e9Block Operator
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