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 2834871 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2836268 epoch_slot_no: 6668 block_no: 2834738 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2202 time: 2019-07-12 10:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebfe92892b189940e1fd20ed98e8c7f1da3aca92082f89b4dbace26cb76c48d2Block Operator
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