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 2840124 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2841521 epoch_slot_no: 11921 block_no: 2839991 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-13 15:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e13a874623ba5c953352d44ff52b1781a941e7e9342e7800cefeb76d80c5c82Block Operator
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