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 2838994 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2840391 epoch_slot_no: 10791 block_no: 2838861 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1933 time: 2019-07-13 09:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27873e810c634289d4a5876c00a104e9cb6c7ed0082100e7c52ae48bd7b47117Block Operator
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