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 2843836 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2845233 epoch_slot_no: 15633 block_no: 2843703 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1496 time: 2019-07-14 12:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbef746c6bfa8435ed62e3b119477a7056f159f4b2a4bfa68668c455f5ba88611Block Operator
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