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 2844504 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2845901 epoch_slot_no: 16301 block_no: 2844371 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1501 time: 2019-07-14 16:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf89a762f143df78ee17c255d8476b6ae91a5904d91f0a5a3dcf6fb6b51cdd507Block Operator
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