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 2841441 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2842838 epoch_slot_no: 13238 block_no: 2841308 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4103 time: 2019-07-13 23:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99d3409ad3af6d40b6872181442d39f74339644db4d47f67d24946e876386cd2Block Operator
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