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 2836835 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2838232 epoch_slot_no: 8632 block_no: 2836702 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2288 time: 2019-07-12 21:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35cb2a5f5a99142e674418ceccc0c928d35b6605c10e49df8b5396cb074cd26bBlock Operator
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