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 2835315 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2836712 epoch_slot_no: 7112 block_no: 2835182 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1233 time: 2019-07-12 13:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf15b4547576afd42c2619567e9c81545a30b49601e1d50110d1d0029352648e1Block Operator
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