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 2833431 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2834828 epoch_slot_no: 5228 block_no: 2833298 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1850 time: 2019-07-12 02:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3758261f7af4b87554ae5ed25167b4955bb39d815a2f2d8437e8594b87ca397bBlock Operator
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