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 2832461 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2833858 epoch_slot_no: 4258 block_no: 2832328 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2687 time: 2019-07-11 21:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1439265b09ebedfec8258508ffd25a61f9e8a681b5a66262e0f5e2f484b8c10Block Operator
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