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 2833666 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2835063 epoch_slot_no: 5463 block_no: 2833533 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2318 time: 2019-07-12 04:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71932cc6f67670a83c8fb683189d7aa93803b9de9732067de1f37110a6c60451Block Operator
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