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 2845338 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2846735 epoch_slot_no: 17135 block_no: 2845205 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2019-07-14 20:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd454ac2de9fb0ac680e20555de692a2d53eaf315d7f05ce5c8fa43283eacd58bBlock Operator
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