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 2840670 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2842067 epoch_slot_no: 12467 block_no: 2840537 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3372 time: 2019-07-13 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb567e3cbc7ac7b4d501bc9659a8fc7970c92093aef3c61686f6b4702e39def91Block Operator
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