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 2836383 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2837780 epoch_slot_no: 8180 block_no: 2836250 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1623 time: 2019-07-12 19:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x147496b5ae8c9caa4ea6185f38a8b1ad06f92f5dec1480d7f98754ef71194a1fBlock Operator
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