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 2836640 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2838037 epoch_slot_no: 8437 block_no: 2836507 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1529 time: 2019-07-12 20:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34a866b9a871cafa2a1d26b934847e8cd76db46f57603358700692fe3dbba9c1Block Operator
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