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 2845042 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2846439 epoch_slot_no: 16839 block_no: 2844909 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1311 time: 2019-07-14 19:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f5aaf7ce88d5e12fd79150df82bcdf1cf5c4f09b6c35f1281c8965a9ed092a3Block Operator
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