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 2837699 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2839096 epoch_slot_no: 9496 block_no: 2837566 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 940 time: 2019-07-13 02:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x203c3b107a1c85492638a4f81e8a31d9a8c535c1336afedd8472af477e4e56f5Block Operator
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