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 2844780 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2846177 epoch_slot_no: 16577 block_no: 2844647 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2713 time: 2019-07-14 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe83f9a3632f1b6f5c50265cc8f24fdef15f185e5c851ddde210543f36806188cBlock Operator
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