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 2840305 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2841702 epoch_slot_no: 12102 block_no: 2840172 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1207 time: 2019-07-13 16:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f00365b6ff7cd52642ea957260ccab379466c7f0124f4129c7d885709d8e561Block Operator
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