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 2836082 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2837479 epoch_slot_no: 7879 block_no: 2835949 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1972 time: 2019-07-12 17:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f0da1e0074d067df44fb0318fd262abe7032e3c09bddb7b31b92049e94503f7Block Operator
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