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 2832540 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2833937 epoch_slot_no: 4337 block_no: 2832407 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3887 time: 2019-07-11 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1f151ca147c2f0947ce75d4b95e35c527ad297786f751c486fe55d8d1726856Block Operator
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