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 2834631 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2836028 epoch_slot_no: 6428 block_no: 2834498 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1133 time: 2019-07-12 09:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8840cbcdb05199661018ed7c57e98467c1c3b041332f9606da6a190e6c20536cBlock Operator
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