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 2836218 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2837615 epoch_slot_no: 8015 block_no: 2836085 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2805 time: 2019-07-12 18:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde08053313b444ec440b1453197a571b6def044c20a3414799e91f4fe4fb39b9Block Operator
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