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 2844997 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2846394 epoch_slot_no: 16794 block_no: 2844864 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2017 time: 2019-07-14 19:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a85441528748d0b1f62e5b2ea11b73eb05b262cf7f542344733f840b73f4a44Block Operator
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