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 2834163 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2835560 epoch_slot_no: 5960 block_no: 2834030 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1537 time: 2019-07-12 06:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75d65f8f8aa5f9a407d5d16b0a28c67ff11dbade3d1c5dd25e0b8928d26a3e90Block Operator
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