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 2840899 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2842296 epoch_slot_no: 12696 block_no: 2840766 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1625 time: 2019-07-13 20:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed05134e0ad4201c066170f6c7ae3a956c318ec0168962037b1bc44efba6e970Block Operator
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