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 2829389 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2830786 epoch_slot_no: 1186 block_no: 2829256 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2175 time: 2019-07-11 04:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc836446b92c84c4fc95dc1b1b12874535fa2a394b08ad07b94db43be2c5eb9f6Block Operator
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