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 2844193 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2845590 epoch_slot_no: 15990 block_no: 2844060 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 921 time: 2019-07-14 14:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30c0bbef5ebbaecc11890820a24631bcb73036b915c7f06c1369910a43ece1bfBlock Operator
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