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 2843649 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2845046 epoch_slot_no: 15446 block_no: 2843516 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-07-14 11:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeea183bf54e724d225c9724fd3cf7a1919d9a440b59364915467d9a12f040b87Block Operator
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