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 2834746 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2836143 epoch_slot_no: 6543 block_no: 2834613 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-07-12 10:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb1e64544920ce8791f2a0e9bb6964ef2effa38e79c38d8cfd85d3642b41a383Block Operator
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