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 2832672 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2834069 epoch_slot_no: 4469 block_no: 2832539 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3011 time: 2019-07-11 22:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb00316b4da27d449efdf75105e490afe1587775c2c6238c46bd5d3ab955fb34Block Operator
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