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 2828929 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2830326 epoch_slot_no: 726 block_no: 2828796 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2055 time: 2019-07-11 01:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc764ed93c3d7fa5bc80470e0a16a24a0089025912c0fa8bfc18af64c94b6ea16Block Operator
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