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 2838060 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2839457 epoch_slot_no: 9857 block_no: 2837927 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-13 04:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44af13e164145f0d130b6e4a8adf690a51549684ffd10ef257197efc55a3d0fbBlock Operator
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