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 2842631 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2844028 epoch_slot_no: 14428 block_no: 2842498 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1858 time: 2019-07-14 05:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9223939c66422dfe1f57870fd47f5bf616dd6def183e5d97c214a1c2f545dfcBlock Operator
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