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 2840460 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2841857 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 2840327 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3509 time: 2019-07-13 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x777fac2f079771d52e8da787bf0593b87aa911a02adee5901453233edc582362Block Operator
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