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 2843121 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2844518 epoch_slot_no: 14918 block_no: 2842988 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-07-14 08:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0826f8d4b0357b77cb6560457aa49711238de64569568fa5c9a2d83bd09b7b9eBlock Operator
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