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 2839234 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2840631 epoch_slot_no: 11031 block_no: 2839101 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-13 11:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0d04e3612ba02fdeaace39847e5686dfcea96914f2660187b3f06540add2bbdBlock Operator
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