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 2842044 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2843441 epoch_slot_no: 13841 block_no: 2841911 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2723 time: 2019-07-14 02:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02049a56c868c71f10c3f49665deb47cb11195db3ec498d0ac9872fd6f31dce1Block Operator
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