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 2836700 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2838097 epoch_slot_no: 8497 block_no: 2836567 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1590 time: 2019-07-12 20:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0cb7f6e4f8f5172aac6c790cfaba190e87507432178f8b8b57a41e372e8f983eBlock Operator
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