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 2833554 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2834951 epoch_slot_no: 5351 block_no: 2833421 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1710 time: 2019-07-12 03:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdd42c853e762372cf74100475e6a1261d87ffe8abc20dd92119fa5aa6c2ed47Block Operator
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