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 2828400 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2829797 epoch_slot_no: 197 block_no: 2828267 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4460 time: 2019-07-10 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7d11b70b04f7c1e1b1f55e084eb29d34ecd640f94e2a0bb43894667f1aebfd1Block Operator
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