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 2839874 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2841271 epoch_slot_no: 11671 block_no: 2839741 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3926 time: 2019-07-13 14:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8acc58968581151a339dc87b252c97aa2ad39e87b2f90d6740a108c6ea0850b1Block Operator
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