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 2833509 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2834906 epoch_slot_no: 5306 block_no: 2833376 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-07-12 03:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5da6f4cfa65c7b8e624762be47eef946adbb219b1daa91fe03c7160a2ef19c4fBlock Operator
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