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 2844654 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2846051 epoch_slot_no: 16451 block_no: 2844521 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2077 time: 2019-07-14 17:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74f4bc8093ad9e38f17ef3047cc3fe19f1d0f45d65e188be0fcd27f9a0aedd5fBlock Operator
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