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 2837847 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2839244 epoch_slot_no: 9644 block_no: 2837714 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1379 time: 2019-07-13 03:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x894dc40e81765e2cadf42df66f33cfbb373714fd4d2a4d94d9760123d592e9e4Block Operator
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