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 2836160 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2837557 epoch_slot_no: 7957 block_no: 2836027 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-07-12 17:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf84bdd21a4392fcf931eb8340d04b00d94dfc199751f1252e84e5e5d24708a3Block Operator
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