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 2835524 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2836921 epoch_slot_no: 7321 block_no: 2835391 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1853 time: 2019-07-12 14:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x764b42f143827211c9b7cfb30adc54c35017401e7b8f1e46c8d1397a9a456d66Block Operator
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