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 2838132 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2839529 epoch_slot_no: 9929 block_no: 2837999 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1573 time: 2019-07-13 04:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7270c2fbcf15a46114945466a044bc0d1158950c6b20b9d955a457502105ff0Block Operator
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