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 2834235 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2835632 epoch_slot_no: 6032 block_no: 2834102 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3523 time: 2019-07-12 07:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x494eba6df3615bc39d0363cb6350453b90e8d9f9762f707444d25bebfcfe0bf4Block Operator
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