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 2844960 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2846357 epoch_slot_no: 16757 block_no: 2844827 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4600 time: 2019-07-14 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x629602a62f54e0b975fb3f6e8cc389095e178d57587c0e4a819b325008fe7c1aBlock Operator
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