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 2841429 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2842826 epoch_slot_no: 13226 block_no: 2841296 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 872 time: 2019-07-13 23:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe10d25babd74fb05deffe57d4de6f9ab1d89dc01fc28a87200b6ab16147d9708Block Operator
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