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 2836380 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2837777 epoch_slot_no: 8177 block_no: 2836247 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1090 time: 2019-07-12 19:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a961dcd12aec574b8ae8c4e102ad174f2c402442f3fdb38f561c8e58dab4cf6Block Operator
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