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 2832491 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2833888 epoch_slot_no: 4288 block_no: 2832358 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2043 time: 2019-07-11 21:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca1b3c5dc03b92f88ebdbc048b14712c264d9237ed82b314c668c1c37fc62940Block Operator
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