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 2834370 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2835767 epoch_slot_no: 6167 block_no: 2834237 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3697 time: 2019-07-12 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02b99aafd54fb76742b3a7cfac116ea140eb17cdb67851f9cb4ad6b8c8a4ae44Block Operator
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