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 2836697 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2838094 epoch_slot_no: 8494 block_no: 2836564 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1324 time: 2019-07-12 20:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75c7709a6fb4ea3dcc01f9331f677419d3e3105e584ed9a2c9c1a5d73e9f2385Block Operator
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