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 2833402 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2834799 epoch_slot_no: 5199 block_no: 2833269 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1701 time: 2019-07-12 02:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c9353bc060b2db146eaa1dff72d0ecc2d849e64babbfd78c03c15d1fc8c24bcBlock Operator
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