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 2841390 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2842787 epoch_slot_no: 13187 block_no: 2841257 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-07-13 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x508d73178f5a8bd5b35b73cab96cd96acfbeb465559afdc9ec3c4a916fd97832Block Operator
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