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 2837772 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2839169 epoch_slot_no: 9569 block_no: 2837639 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2019-07-13 02:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0fcb26eff1c8df666b4cc945a575b2c9f095509cfbb54a6e7cb9d1f666d9a4dBlock Operator
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