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 2843376 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2844773 epoch_slot_no: 15173 block_no: 2843243 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3528 time: 2019-07-14 10:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a51d5219edaa78e300ee52616887d38aa4e5d6ea68f26f97e26cc71cb4909c2Block Operator
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