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 2829983 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2831380 epoch_slot_no: 1780 block_no: 2829850 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2101 time: 2019-07-11 07:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x451b56917f525e4985b25cf3ba0c1b2e6d1b43de635ca8cefddd937a481b0db4Block Operator
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