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 2835688 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2837085 epoch_slot_no: 7485 block_no: 2835555 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2766 time: 2019-07-12 15:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e16edd0670fec894e92c224d78c84b96322586354bfe93944d6f9f00d8cd61fBlock Operator
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