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 2833742 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2835139 epoch_slot_no: 5539 block_no: 2833609 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2350 time: 2019-07-12 04:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfef3b57685c5e0baf56202f0dd7abdde6376c3b60ca7a4fbeaff3f12aeb61fc3Block Operator
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