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 2840687 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2842084 epoch_slot_no: 12484 block_no: 2840554 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1754 time: 2019-07-13 19:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0156159270edf9781af17453ab30b3a81b86f502da930c611a96f02bb6b30da7Block Operator
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