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 2833486 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2834883 epoch_slot_no: 5283 block_no: 2833353 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2764 time: 2019-07-12 03:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40cb3f0696859c356e7ae459c9ed704c80b729556dd5559939663f8a85a0b0deBlock Operator
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