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 2839208 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2840605 epoch_slot_no: 11005 block_no: 2839075 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2981 time: 2019-07-13 10:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0999e63821301556897069316e17dcc4deeec4178e7da6ee7a2aed1907ca96fBlock Operator
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