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 2829205 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2830602 epoch_slot_no: 1002 block_no: 2829072 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-07-11 03:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x768ec584a91a9ba1b366d4eaf8247bad34942fbe1b6ef0f1b18b4b7c8e95ab7aBlock Operator
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