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 2840820 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2842217 epoch_slot_no: 12617 block_no: 2840687 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2984 time: 2019-07-13 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9eb44456fe95e87f73241001cc6d6be1f94fb341769f9af93dc13e34caccf5bBlock Operator
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