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 2835380 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2836777 epoch_slot_no: 7177 block_no: 2835247 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1353 time: 2019-07-12 13:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x851507551a3c4d1e7076b87fde413b3366b54c67e59b9c76c73679c140bc29b7Block Operator
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