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 2837657 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2839054 epoch_slot_no: 9454 block_no: 2837524 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1736 time: 2019-07-13 02:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86dee6c970ec4269e3d287ec6e235e4b1fad9e35cec4223fd8f11436647d0142Block Operator
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