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 2832988 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2834385 epoch_slot_no: 4785 block_no: 2832855 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1533 time: 2019-07-12 00:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02d53fdf0f6bbac390ebdeeb9952b7e0b81b6ef959157ad4f1583ac1548a594eBlock Operator
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