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 2828250 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2829647 epoch_slot_no: 47 block_no: 2828117 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6580 time: 2019-07-10 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3762d18405a3080b5f95af3d86e159b07bdd6de8dbe7b84f4bdb087dede1c12Block Operator
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