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 2833655 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2835052 epoch_slot_no: 5452 block_no: 2833522 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1960 time: 2019-07-12 04:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5412cea7e54371fad85d0d0c42d43eb560d061fe910ecfc766c77465b374cdcdBlock Operator
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