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 2828038 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2829436 epoch_slot_no: 21436 block_no: 2827906 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1978 time: 2019-07-10 20:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea7d89bf787554309a54d31607ee46b120f3274cfbff1309e346eb5cb1da19b2Block Operator
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