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 2841813 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2843210 epoch_slot_no: 13610 block_no: 2841680 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1890 time: 2019-07-14 01:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x842a69587c5850b1e58114369f4ffdfcbe92d60a7b6b558b7d9f7c964535cbd5Block Operator
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