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 2833270 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2834667 epoch_slot_no: 5067 block_no: 2833137 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-07-12 01:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa31d7cb5897a323a63c2b85f6ee332ad53accc1c19a69f7ac002e1478f837909Block Operator
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