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 2841231 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2842628 epoch_slot_no: 13028 block_no: 2841098 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1534 time: 2019-07-13 22:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8970e995239da7bd1689031bedd03648f77b8a2ac07b6000ebd2c862919e2bfaBlock Operator
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