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 2828354 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2829751 epoch_slot_no: 151 block_no: 2828221 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1024 time: 2019-07-10 22:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb939d079148e263e028ba536d36a7c2ed4460f6c3e03f944de0d5c7c3b085cb1Block Operator
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