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 2828552 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2829949 epoch_slot_no: 349 block_no: 2828419 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2014 time: 2019-07-10 23:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b7a9eeedcbe96c0de1690b7a6ad510764d00adee608bde860ac585425e6c64aBlock Operator
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