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 2834811 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2836208 epoch_slot_no: 6608 block_no: 2834678 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1980 time: 2019-07-12 10:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd52ddd13406e3cdf918bb88f3ce28155fb136cb7da01cbe1e45f70f893f6be23Block Operator
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