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 2835679 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2837076 epoch_slot_no: 7476 block_no: 2835546 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1892 time: 2019-07-12 15:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa085f01daad6770ca35ee2b233f47494a985c93ebdeb592f8dabf3b8ae7d326bBlock Operator
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