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 2835538 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2836935 epoch_slot_no: 7335 block_no: 2835405 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1952 time: 2019-07-12 14:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x704db3f5c3ede053f0f2281b6ec6136b823333f2e9721ba081f9ff6cf40e33daBlock Operator
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