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 2843340 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2844737 epoch_slot_no: 15137 block_no: 2843207 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4586 time: 2019-07-14 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe67b2be88e26944e3e1410d7695d6c2ac5bb79f129680f155df7594201f545bBlock Operator
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