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 2835564 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2836961 epoch_slot_no: 7361 block_no: 2835431 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4439 time: 2019-07-12 14:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17226b29a141f2ee7c78c859c1755e5b701f53654f1246631a2eda2d3cedceb8Block Operator
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