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 2836285 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2837682 epoch_slot_no: 8082 block_no: 2836152 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2019-07-12 18:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda51fd633b939fb56de9aedf42fe5c44ae308aa5137d35a610d49db698eab081Block Operator
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