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 2835569 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2836966 epoch_slot_no: 7366 block_no: 2835436 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2019-07-12 14:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e7ed06abf3d92a37fe633b44984a7af73c787140f2094a62da500cb0e8e610eBlock Operator
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