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 2836170 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2837567 epoch_slot_no: 7967 block_no: 2836037 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2962 time: 2019-07-12 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x693c79a5c0a0e42e018da42424295338fab74e3c2ccff1a7478d38b908ccc4bbBlock Operator
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