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 2837719 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2839116 epoch_slot_no: 9516 block_no: 2837586 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3130 time: 2019-07-13 02:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53e9df21be9fe9ddbcbec32f79c0edc9d999e996e00e18e2a8d5bdb64cdd7d21Block Operator
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