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 2835482 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2836879 epoch_slot_no: 7279 block_no: 2835349 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-07-12 14:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6800fd1d8e96cf2c22ceae1d5315ec69582c19c4c0435c4fb51f4030e560ef1bBlock Operator
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