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 2834582 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2835979 epoch_slot_no: 6379 block_no: 2834449 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-07-12 09:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x013e89ba758a6efc9dbffd26ae155abddb5a50e46680baab86abdb327d0ea02dBlock Operator
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