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 2837900 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2839297 epoch_slot_no: 9697 block_no: 2837767 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2649 time: 2019-07-13 03:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc969a6ab2e77e1de7e10bc51ce2e1e7743c9504a9238a0277e5499b2cfb408b8Block Operator
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