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 2829338 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2830735 epoch_slot_no: 1135 block_no: 2829205 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 914 time: 2019-07-11 04:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4767097dd3dd3bdcc22228a9e2ff0e7fa07c12e928d7924dc8f464526fe99fcdBlock Operator
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