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 2834520 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2835917 epoch_slot_no: 6317 block_no: 2834387 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7852 time: 2019-07-12 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeeb3b5186f1891040294a78bdcb7dd484a8b5cc6c6bfbb86265ee42153dddd5bBlock Operator
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