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 2835263 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2836660 epoch_slot_no: 7060 block_no: 2835130 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2662 time: 2019-07-12 12:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbbcff20af30d1c004b8c549805387727df7146ad290bd7f8006249fe6dd09ab0Block Operator
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