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 2833696 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2835093 epoch_slot_no: 5493 block_no: 2833563 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3296 time: 2019-07-12 04:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e56998934808b8f9e83f45c747dea72c3cae11b51814aeeba3f959681d1925dBlock Operator
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