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 2840447 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2841844 epoch_slot_no: 12244 block_no: 2840314 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1662 time: 2019-07-13 17:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e20a28fa048c07807e7ac8c5f3195568a0092255d159c6a03f40d92c684c6a8Block Operator
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