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 2835810 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2837207 epoch_slot_no: 7607 block_no: 2835677 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1884 time: 2019-07-12 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5ef931d08b13c463952efd8180d02a531d25c5ceaa0a89c411e96d80c34b0ffBlock Operator
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