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 2838944 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2840341 epoch_slot_no: 10741 block_no: 2838811 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2291 time: 2019-07-13 09:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea0a810318195365b102ef831206a97507f47017f2ceb31d7286754c7e6300a7Block Operator
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