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 2843420 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2844817 epoch_slot_no: 15217 block_no: 2843287 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-07-14 10:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76ddcf78d266edc487397d200b1d38d75d4130122cd1dfbc5eecdeb90ee30971Block Operator
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