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 2837852 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2839249 epoch_slot_no: 9649 block_no: 2837719 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2385 time: 2019-07-13 03:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81facaa8bf5ffe08551da0c350009e627c9972e706337c23761a95b243bcc729Block Operator
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