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 2835097 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2836494 epoch_slot_no: 6894 block_no: 2834964 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1311 time: 2019-07-12 12:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4cafcce7184ee7e44a1a7aacca97f83c1153d5babc6185dbb9f055660f3d238dBlock Operator
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