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 2834239 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2835636 epoch_slot_no: 6036 block_no: 2834106 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1534 time: 2019-07-12 07:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95be41b6bd50b98fbf4d31ff8808ce6ff15369c7c68e21c02cca07a670d0c1a1Block Operator
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