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 2833651 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2835048 epoch_slot_no: 5448 block_no: 2833518 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3552 time: 2019-07-12 04:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80c4a88d9143abee1b3ebc6bc096990570357e87bbd83084565c04659cd78d90Block Operator
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