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 2829120 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2830517 epoch_slot_no: 917 block_no: 2828987 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4806 time: 2019-07-11 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeda9053a5d0d395305020d19c3609b280dbd2589e0a82ffa7aef0467279717bbBlock Operator
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