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 2843469 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2844866 epoch_slot_no: 15266 block_no: 2843336 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-07-14 10:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x707275dcdba8619743baf7f4545af7b0d3096a87199b182e3100a9cda621d8a8Block Operator
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