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 2839513 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2840910 epoch_slot_no: 11310 block_no: 2839380 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2233 time: 2019-07-13 12:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9a0dae60c1f658f4b1e7e5d786925705bdb4d2254d5cac83b7d94b492aa825eBlock Operator
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