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 2842830 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2844227 epoch_slot_no: 14627 block_no: 2842697 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2938 time: 2019-07-14 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6650dd15218e0a7ee56e0a838ab6a394f217f131e6fb5e1e43a8749acd457f7Block Operator
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