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 2829914 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2831311 epoch_slot_no: 1711 block_no: 2829781 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2812 time: 2019-07-11 07:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ac698840dd3c9693bcf8143e62a55ae09dd1c3c764e3174a8a73722db29b78bBlock Operator
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