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 2829846 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2831243 epoch_slot_no: 1643 block_no: 2829713 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3503 time: 2019-07-11 06:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45593f0df36e3e8421f9fc2a3c7643df338d11abb432785709d30d5bd90d206cBlock Operator
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