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 2832330 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2833727 epoch_slot_no: 4127 block_no: 2832197 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1390 time: 2019-07-11 20:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4cc0ae71350cfbb70a51ff5380a88b365df145d3df199d3ea8f7cb6a8ada2f03Block Operator
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