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 2833458 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2834855 epoch_slot_no: 5255 block_no: 2833325 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2419 time: 2019-07-12 02:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc201e8f4d004231c232d2754e53e9ad7485b0b9425f8e9a19221d918434732b5Block Operator
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