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 2829652 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2831049 epoch_slot_no: 1449 block_no: 2829519 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1345 time: 2019-07-11 05:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce1b600c66ffbd7c3bfcacd41aaa321c6bd93bb28bd81065e2bd66fa734bdd63Block Operator
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