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 2832390 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2833787 epoch_slot_no: 4187 block_no: 2832257 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2657 time: 2019-07-11 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f10fda792e1bfe2d462974fbb690490e0dda68af49976e16054bef479ccfaf9Block Operator
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