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 2832512 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2833909 epoch_slot_no: 4309 block_no: 2832379 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3929 time: 2019-07-11 21:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa6abb51cbb344db1484d636257f31b0568aa932fbf55e85b9ef06d89b9615b4Block Operator
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