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 2838956 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2840353 epoch_slot_no: 10753 block_no: 2838823 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2969 time: 2019-07-13 09:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2060ffe7a694c56575f97c74b07bc79923612e13fcf29a4d34af7d1ea0d7ad15Block Operator
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