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 2837754 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2839151 epoch_slot_no: 9551 block_no: 2837621 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1859 time: 2019-07-13 02:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02c10379e9f916dce86b2c14a168f8f57080efd74c3009cb54b9da1267bae3baBlock Operator
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