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 2836142 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2837539 epoch_slot_no: 7939 block_no: 2836009 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1307 time: 2019-07-12 17:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdbfa4a5da1e4b4554a14b434694be0d575f3f1fb560443704eadbfe056373eaBlock Operator
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