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 2835142 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2836539 epoch_slot_no: 6939 block_no: 2835009 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3730 time: 2019-07-12 12:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6186e65a1246850e4d67bf8949b0c3c9e8e3e3515c13688f5ee6f878bb3c370Block Operator
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