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 2844945 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2846342 epoch_slot_no: 16742 block_no: 2844812 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-07-14 18:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e2d807c4656e752d17324dd09ed9bb5ada6b26228415b200433715c2ea8c740Block Operator
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