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 2844047 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2845444 epoch_slot_no: 15844 block_no: 2843914 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3031 time: 2019-07-14 13:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfea05a29103ec6fbcabff3e1907084628a2e2a7ee3436b33a4b1962c22e6718fBlock Operator
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