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 2844327 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2845724 epoch_slot_no: 16124 block_no: 2844194 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-07-14 15:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62bb951fab866bf741c4f1ba25cf41d7f1ab14d2fb420db3e11e6b40c3466291Block Operator
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