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 2834374 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2835771 epoch_slot_no: 6171 block_no: 2834241 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3224 time: 2019-07-12 08:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a95f5bfcff2a4449dd57785e7928bde5eb9dc8e7538a28d764e1e0ad045a245Block Operator
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