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 2834886 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2836283 epoch_slot_no: 6683 block_no: 2834753 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3094 time: 2019-07-12 10:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa71ab6b6a79ed6397dfcabbe911082723c06668f92e449606f778e0a5abb750dBlock Operator
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