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 2844363 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2845760 epoch_slot_no: 16160 block_no: 2844230 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2239 time: 2019-07-14 15:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda093f17cae919e0a2f322047268eafacad11e627258ebfeb2112ba1f1df28a6Block Operator
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