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 2834200 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2835597 epoch_slot_no: 5997 block_no: 2834067 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-07-12 07:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a3e1b81ca9c2fd2f6d489c3283456f62bf62d36f4be4db600e9071ffdfbb461Block Operator
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