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 2835786 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2837183 epoch_slot_no: 7583 block_no: 2835653 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-07-12 15:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fcbdd2e097c5fd617a6ea77dc6e1c4f74b46a7160124d450980282e59d0fbcaBlock Operator
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