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 2832996 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2834393 epoch_slot_no: 4793 block_no: 2832863 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1706 time: 2019-07-12 00:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf430cca3fdabcecfadae9a35822b2ee889cbc69021e75d79c1edac20b240c022Block Operator
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