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 2832431 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2833828 epoch_slot_no: 4228 block_no: 2832298 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5923 time: 2019-07-11 21:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e6f2d27c7b30e4e014a67aea5c08262f0ddd4692bd472f03ce0dc62d7e725b3Block Operator
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