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 2833681 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2835078 epoch_slot_no: 5478 block_no: 2833548 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2920 time: 2019-07-12 04:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x968209b2e841a28745b242523c4de7024a449a0c1ad3b25154d5e3143d724b3dBlock Operator
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