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 2840814 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2842211 epoch_slot_no: 12611 block_no: 2840681 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1125 time: 2019-07-13 19:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x864aee2b30e2f7d575cb3b38fcdced5569a09d593d3be1e44cfde62c9625749aBlock Operator
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