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 2840236 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2841633 epoch_slot_no: 12033 block_no: 2840103 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9380 time: 2019-07-13 16:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x463680bed24dbd549a170e4b2a55cd8fc8ff662edd5e21e370597d7a33277f5bBlock Operator
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