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 2835604 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2837001 epoch_slot_no: 7401 block_no: 2835471 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1349 time: 2019-07-12 14:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x141eda5aac8f222fdcafd07193a3cbb5bc0d335ea1293090b9012c1b3d0e48f4Block Operator
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