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 2835800 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2837197 epoch_slot_no: 7597 block_no: 2835667 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1882 time: 2019-07-12 15:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb5942d0cb6a1a3c38d25805d1393570619114ba5806db2e32d90be5b0665095fBlock Operator
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