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 2838427 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2839824 epoch_slot_no: 10224 block_no: 2838294 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1925 time: 2019-07-13 06:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb049b29dbf6568a5dc3e45096427a8703b723052a407ee1970df01c838911958Block Operator
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