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 2834822 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2836219 epoch_slot_no: 6619 block_no: 2834689 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-07-12 10:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf9b0139c5e3e09c58d3f891a7794b3f59fa71bb9978c34d1ba45698c5add10cBlock Operator
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