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 2839596 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2840993 epoch_slot_no: 11393 block_no: 2839463 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4469 time: 2019-07-13 13:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x326acc8e97751f490d22e7ba856a2b5f9e1287fbe88a56da0fa4646139f8b237Block Operator
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