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 2845170 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2846567 epoch_slot_no: 16967 block_no: 2845037 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2257 time: 2019-07-14 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ae1ef505861c22e170d730636e3491ec6af689b1fcf0e23355ae933823985d2Block Operator
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