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 2836745 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2838142 epoch_slot_no: 8542 block_no: 2836612 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-07-12 21:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab787e93d94283d744d4b35bf9b1a952bcb40a693e3efcf182712417b41c544fBlock Operator
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