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 2840549 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2841946 epoch_slot_no: 12346 block_no: 2840416 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-13 18:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4b86e9e3263b1e203f947c80e825b100f9b076acdada5beff9a53ab4d219401Block Operator
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