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 2832008 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2833405 epoch_slot_no: 3805 block_no: 2831875 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1928 time: 2019-07-11 18:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24ced6aeec013798f2527fd20064170efb0e39bae89350bdd1aa1446f30a06a9Block Operator
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