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 2832360 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2833757 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 2832227 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 12051 time: 2019-07-11 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03de49ceff3429ca5f8949b0f0dc214823ce964a14b8238ab180f829c916e291Block Operator
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