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 2845539 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2846936 epoch_slot_no: 17336 block_no: 2845406 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1375 time: 2019-07-14 22:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22276282e22312409f8ee5f10ddddda68d5c2f5a497d359e92fab7556b672335Block Operator
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