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 2843370 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2844767 epoch_slot_no: 15167 block_no: 2843237 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3155 time: 2019-07-14 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72e1f3df28b92c822af67b6c84149142fe04ede7ece8fa8dfb6fa2fcefb8aee8Block Operator
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