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 2840101 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2841498 epoch_slot_no: 11898 block_no: 2839968 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3344 time: 2019-07-13 15:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb915ee3f8260ec881910892d39c6fada6e1bc267406dc133f7f98028cedf7726Block Operator
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