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 2844726 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2846123 epoch_slot_no: 16523 block_no: 2844593 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2950 time: 2019-07-14 17:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b53ace1073b19ab9d1433e56e789f6eb84d7640edbe1bdd1cb1120dccfb8581Block Operator
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