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 2829504 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2830901 epoch_slot_no: 1301 block_no: 2829371 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2299 time: 2019-07-11 04:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95771d89bc6b4bd25593f26cccbd786f6cc3be1efa99f87dc5a42f096df0dd94Block Operator
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