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 2835730 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2837127 epoch_slot_no: 7527 block_no: 2835597 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1143 time: 2019-07-12 15:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb281ebb31206158703a67dc0b1d78dcef95b7a2c45294f7cda24fb01c62763bcBlock Operator
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