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 2844090 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2845487 epoch_slot_no: 15887 block_no: 2843957 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1888 time: 2019-07-14 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1446f53d24cdc69cde2c2fbf2e5b5b4a003c684b46c9e7fb2d033c84a8b8a15Block Operator
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