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 2844152 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2845549 epoch_slot_no: 15949 block_no: 2844019 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3023 time: 2019-07-14 14:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4d738ea06b7ceaf95e7187df940b674b12a215edd710735d08aae82224b7fccBlock Operator
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