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 2845057 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2846454 epoch_slot_no: 16854 block_no: 2844924 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2580 time: 2019-07-14 19:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f4a076b7bd3fae1efa3a41e21c46390876bc3df8f6852f5b59d33457e4c78c8Block Operator
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