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 2834744 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2836141 epoch_slot_no: 6541 block_no: 2834611 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1537 time: 2019-07-12 10:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f764835bb7949a43b56ad5c9d7e01df5967552739abec4b8a8ab7421cb69c09Block Operator
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