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 2843820 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2845217 epoch_slot_no: 15617 block_no: 2843687 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6302 time: 2019-07-14 12:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e42b1f0ffe22a94062b0b00c09e58fdc47a68deac62606469749c524bf22aa7Block Operator
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