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 2842771 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2844168 epoch_slot_no: 14568 block_no: 2842638 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-07-14 06:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d98d37b03409b49ac799ad26a8e7966167c2ba1bd2e2c979ad6a4f3f0bd7c58Block Operator
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