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 2839220 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2840617 epoch_slot_no: 11017 block_no: 2839087 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1125 time: 2019-07-13 10:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31759b1246a3da4db58b6e84006e3c8a963c2245012c682cea7610a906321d5fBlock Operator
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