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 2834734 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2836131 epoch_slot_no: 6531 block_no: 2834601 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2680 time: 2019-07-12 10:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42a2921454272bbbc7496b77dc797ab2f5e06ad16d9b818f4204266026d09ae3Block Operator
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