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 2833497 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2834894 epoch_slot_no: 5294 block_no: 2833364 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1808 time: 2019-07-12 03:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8e4035502afe41e374f05871f79cdc331ac8510952dbb5a7b42e9e659ae243fBlock Operator
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