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 2828932 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2830329 epoch_slot_no: 729 block_no: 2828799 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2019-07-11 01:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb042caaf6bf78d1dfbf53f5b27be6632914305da1d72749820b7e9bdc428f3eBlock Operator
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