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 2836091 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2837488 epoch_slot_no: 7888 block_no: 2835958 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2019-07-12 17:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86d149ae617abef23b0abfc98bbdd9eaf4db30a2a28908cfb3b3291a9970b1d9Block Operator
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