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 2843826 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2845223 epoch_slot_no: 15623 block_no: 2843693 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2075 time: 2019-07-14 12:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40c75f92a5c4aa522cace8e62ad93fbd6ba23f5989db334457541eecab939a76Block Operator
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