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 2837928 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2839325 epoch_slot_no: 9725 block_no: 2837795 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2019-07-13 03:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0c5ef5d6e74ee843ca745e597b5b2c9b19660f3008ba467ef1c80e45033658cBlock Operator
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