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 2839920 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2841317 epoch_slot_no: 11717 block_no: 2839787 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3152 time: 2019-07-13 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x739ab65193311c65975a9879c698f4c49b0fcc654456cbb7949345e79906e4fbBlock Operator
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