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 2840387 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2841784 epoch_slot_no: 12184 block_no: 2840254 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2258 time: 2019-07-13 17:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc188fc240e58034e22a7c772369104237f21f5181a07c912d601119355b29853Block Operator
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