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 2836594 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2837991 epoch_slot_no: 8391 block_no: 2836461 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1906 time: 2019-07-12 20:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6cc37608f68b8b87a6189409e9ca0575fba3f803021ebdb7612b4ad61fb1157Block Operator
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