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 2844388 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2845785 epoch_slot_no: 16185 block_no: 2844255 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1880 time: 2019-07-14 15:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e0a8b2565b9ffe57aadea9c93f7ee81c852ba3d56c239315b00c0e338ccccdfBlock Operator
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