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 2833832 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2835229 epoch_slot_no: 5629 block_no: 2833699 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-07-12 05:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5bc24b68574247efe3d5a63d2c00cbb8d409120ed00e3f2e3ab16d8ce67c1f1Block Operator
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