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 2836248 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2837645 epoch_slot_no: 8045 block_no: 2836115 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1878 time: 2019-07-12 18:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b12d0b7529176986f874c91b8f6da1862857eef87a293c2e12be3c950270be7Block Operator
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