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 2843718 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2845115 epoch_slot_no: 15515 block_no: 2843585 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-07-14 11:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde4499622bcd0195656d98aa49f4725a6c4eebb4cf5c68dc705336de39e2d033Block Operator
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