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 2843489 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2844886 epoch_slot_no: 15286 block_no: 2843356 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3085 time: 2019-07-14 10:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5df6ac9a1a982b28b946a64f12b21c71206790f3da466ff7e68ec1c925c84ceaBlock Operator
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