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 2835901 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2837298 epoch_slot_no: 7698 block_no: 2835768 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1660 time: 2019-07-12 16:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cd9d4f0c800408d7d75894738fe78a50e3cb0357d410200b4a79b549383c994Block Operator
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