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 2836140 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2837537 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 2836007 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4963 time: 2019-07-12 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42fdcd43e624408931b9d3e33d16dbae8d1ec943bbddbbae789583b223a799f7Block Operator
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