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 2833257 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2834654 epoch_slot_no: 5054 block_no: 2833124 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1419 time: 2019-07-12 01:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5dbc5d188a6bb388eae031aeb45d6a41c08c777de2dd2eec8a6f0a2ff980dd56Block Operator
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