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 2839122 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2840519 epoch_slot_no: 10919 block_no: 2838989 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-07-13 10:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76a151bfd69541d840587fda212e3cd0e3d1090a2d682a7d2706ab5a404f84c8Block Operator
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