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 2844228 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2845625 epoch_slot_no: 16025 block_no: 2844095 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3224 time: 2019-07-14 14:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d0a5dfe58edc12f98595c822c93be0addc3c4771f37417146963c917db50d6eBlock Operator
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