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 2833515 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2834912 epoch_slot_no: 5312 block_no: 2833382 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2247 time: 2019-07-12 03:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0a8265e096ca62b370990d2b706dfe4e3ee3aadce0b3025d15b4e4b4dd51635Block Operator
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