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 2844054 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2845451 epoch_slot_no: 15851 block_no: 2843921 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-07-14 13:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e6e550a515c4d70e00b998c878c232d345b401ae69b616a2ed9645d775fdbbdBlock Operator
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