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 2844982 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2846379 epoch_slot_no: 16779 block_no: 2844849 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1463 time: 2019-07-14 18:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf52044b6706535c5f648795956ba743b5544884f4d09bc69d1122ef60364214Block Operator
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