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 2836500 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2837897 epoch_slot_no: 8297 block_no: 2836367 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7688 time: 2019-07-12 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8aa91c95864c05dd4477cd0f82b19d918097b8e22a5c054b339234e81c06994Block Operator
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