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 2836440 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2837837 epoch_slot_no: 8237 block_no: 2836307 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2624 time: 2019-07-12 19:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb98a6e3b5d15a090ff839af637756c5ad24bbcf33e2e3b52d64f39ba99c0b87Block Operator
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