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 2841030 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2842427 epoch_slot_no: 12827 block_no: 2840897 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1925 time: 2019-07-13 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd2a0ac2c1e394a3557c7a9660ab749977d840b8e3d449b9185b19199cecb26bBlock Operator
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