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 2839483 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2840880 epoch_slot_no: 11280 block_no: 2839350 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2586 time: 2019-07-13 12:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64760ebb0e149332acd39f85910b4ec434e7a77bdfa9180ba7dc5e6db76581f6Block Operator
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