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 2836278 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2837675 epoch_slot_no: 8075 block_no: 2836145 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2728 time: 2019-07-12 18:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5334d3c23bcfde06429cc83130c006042926c014dff0ac85a82ec5009b757dcBlock Operator
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