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 2841486 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2842883 epoch_slot_no: 13283 block_no: 2841353 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1816 time: 2019-07-13 23:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44e02f691bdf5fa95b117d7e530cc92bd321f540c9be62483935694e084e860aBlock Operator
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