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 2843475 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2844872 epoch_slot_no: 15272 block_no: 2843342 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1900 time: 2019-07-14 10:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc505377c85398f581477a9f87c09247a53b6fae972c69172b37e22201e8188e7Block Operator
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