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 2833606 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2835003 epoch_slot_no: 5403 block_no: 2833473 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4154 time: 2019-07-12 03:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x454b41857b0122c216e8d43f64dbd346d1b768a664fa8a2ed57496d74fa1cfb4Block Operator
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