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 2836527 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2837924 epoch_slot_no: 8324 block_no: 2836394 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2019-07-12 19:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x767c7a4ef508ac0c4754f8a5675fd59287c360a46ef4db4973d215396b6b722aBlock Operator
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