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 2829026 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2830423 epoch_slot_no: 823 block_no: 2828893 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2465 time: 2019-07-11 02:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0e63113c57b2fa43ed610c8299b4220a0b0a1cadf772d879fddedcb4fa8fc5fBlock Operator
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