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 2833290 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2834687 epoch_slot_no: 5087 block_no: 2833157 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4998 time: 2019-07-12 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfee154d33eb8609bfa141bee5164f9923d92329e8323b7a6804d1ecaf74771bbBlock Operator
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