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 2828330 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2829727 epoch_slot_no: 127 block_no: 2828197 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1742 time: 2019-07-10 22:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7491dba34545026486987808271defa167f6df45317b4b737dc5dcf786e77d3fBlock Operator
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