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 2841295 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2842692 epoch_slot_no: 13092 block_no: 2841162 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1323 time: 2019-07-13 22:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9542a7a63f845ec0860d64de485ac56b85a594507c59cc15e74f0698f5fc56aBlock Operator
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