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 2838669 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2840066 epoch_slot_no: 10466 block_no: 2838536 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-13 07:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05ef0b3943842d88d31bf2bd2bf3cb8293428a1cb3e71bc9d57db4f0b7a40547Block Operator
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