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 2844303 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2845700 epoch_slot_no: 16100 block_no: 2844170 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2379 time: 2019-07-14 15:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e687abd627c18337eda124d7628d65a1dbeca73a36b8c741865be64cbef1aaeBlock Operator
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