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 2833772 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2835169 epoch_slot_no: 5569 block_no: 2833639 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2058 time: 2019-07-12 04:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa9f71e108c70370d9a1c2ae93c7a2e16fc8e523c2e3afa217a1bc11615c9d5eBlock Operator
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