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 2841721 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2843118 epoch_slot_no: 13518 block_no: 2841588 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1356 time: 2019-07-14 00:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2226575542801a32880e7bb32e90d6dcbb7957ac81b0a4b6c5182486fafb7147Block Operator
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