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 2842315 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2843712 epoch_slot_no: 14112 block_no: 2842182 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2711 time: 2019-07-14 04:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6ae5502f094f5b2ed3bdce8a3763e0fb986ea4d2f354b2f8b9b823b26dc7ed7Block Operator
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