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 2835188 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2836585 epoch_slot_no: 6985 block_no: 2835055 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1520 time: 2019-07-12 12:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44a90d9edd918cbb2bcd7d63d3a17426b698f96c1a58e79f1df5a82e002c4a9eBlock Operator
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