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 2836655 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2838052 epoch_slot_no: 8452 block_no: 2836522 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4086 time: 2019-07-12 20:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d565898a9b1cae14a10dafc2d18e4ac5d32ea01ffce0ffa57e0e490756c522cBlock Operator
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