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 2843187 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2844584 epoch_slot_no: 14984 block_no: 2843054 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1976 time: 2019-07-14 08:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcaa8b0371b0d5c6e9828d2f7096635d2845a9086765737949dc6c9df1c20a9a6Block Operator
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