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 2844107 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2845504 epoch_slot_no: 15904 block_no: 2843974 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1282 time: 2019-07-14 14:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0cb49535d0afce5681d71cd47ff3b628ae07e96be46f49178e0cf5dbe493eec6Block Operator
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