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 2835308 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2836705 epoch_slot_no: 7105 block_no: 2835175 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2556 time: 2019-07-12 13:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51f39f8f9722afa6018cbdc45a19908412d97659042515e6d59ad45425d26517Block Operator
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