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 2835946 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2837343 epoch_slot_no: 7743 block_no: 2835813 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3419 time: 2019-07-12 16:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7c077c9379ded2f0c1bc42f1f160d74f50cd37db736ac0fa994f3d795266f47Block Operator
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