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 2841360 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2842757 epoch_slot_no: 13157 block_no: 2841227 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5868 time: 2019-07-13 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9a0af08b88ef100499eed098827e400535f7a65787ce2dc24b39dfd6371230dBlock Operator
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