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 2844819 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2846216 epoch_slot_no: 16616 block_no: 2844686 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2019-07-14 18:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d6cd6af1ef95253ec5a22813c57d0f4252ecd2e73c7a420d101872f91c36a31Block Operator
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