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 2829637 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2831034 epoch_slot_no: 1434 block_no: 2829504 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2786 time: 2019-07-11 05:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6cce3a8808debb30b43b778091ad74cd00423ab25b1e9e18d048bc4e7dcb5249Block Operator
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