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 2834640 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2836037 epoch_slot_no: 6437 block_no: 2834507 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1356 time: 2019-07-12 09:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa382316af54333a6e5f88575620aa37ed4fecffdeb758e9cc4fc195712b10abfBlock Operator
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