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 2841280 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2842677 epoch_slot_no: 13077 block_no: 2841147 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2019-07-13 22:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbdd431196194447cf118948c6d83b86b91d928726bb5e98cc5ef0f9d6ec67ebBlock Operator
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