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 2833416 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2834813 epoch_slot_no: 5213 block_no: 2833283 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4364 time: 2019-07-12 02:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x838bc0ae6b0c0b095a594424ca8aad286f175093d731e2c7dcd7ea3410e2ce36Block Operator
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