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 2832204 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2833601 epoch_slot_no: 4001 block_no: 2832071 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1842 time: 2019-07-11 19:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea33999e7af883bf7a9aaa58ee215216fb03ee1c1b85c4d6e5731e211adaf792Block Operator
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