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 2841289 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2842686 epoch_slot_no: 13086 block_no: 2841156 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-07-13 22:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd470376ab02e8eba0b2610fd2e43e1440e857fb53c9c520b0b1b548b7b13e599Block Operator
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