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 2840526 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2841923 epoch_slot_no: 12323 block_no: 2840393 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 940 time: 2019-07-13 18:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4763e95f23a795b88b608f778fa004f458addcee5a0b8e4120685808d2bfb678Block Operator
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