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 2843721 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2845118 epoch_slot_no: 15518 block_no: 2843588 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2170 time: 2019-07-14 11:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4ee23d8e3e7632fa44b5435dcbe931458f07540112e2b46b3f7a4752474eed7Block Operator
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