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 2845468 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2846865 epoch_slot_no: 17265 block_no: 2845335 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-07-14 21:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4990a4b9971a2c0a7b49a00e510aaad054599a105c6668c54bed9ebd6ee2e1efBlock Operator
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