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 2844273 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2845670 epoch_slot_no: 16070 block_no: 2844140 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3549 time: 2019-07-14 15:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9df683f3837bca34adce55c3d0ca6c0d991dac0082deefb462b6b2779d27acbfBlock Operator
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