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 2834328 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2835725 epoch_slot_no: 6125 block_no: 2834195 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2019-07-12 07:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b4d8ac6742523bc2b8d617be77070a1a621354c8dc203ced795bdffd7cc4079Block Operator
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