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 2845599 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2846996 epoch_slot_no: 17396 block_no: 2845466 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1203 time: 2019-07-14 22:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4d0a9f1f0faa5fd902a2d361a9bd3701c43a04503835257c1e98cdf18a2d379Block Operator
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