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 2829682 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2831079 epoch_slot_no: 1479 block_no: 2829549 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3081 time: 2019-07-11 05:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x316e0ef042a39f8ee4d43170d62a7857ce98c064e5883aec0f436f0e13a3875aBlock Operator
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