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 2845665 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2847062 epoch_slot_no: 17462 block_no: 2845532 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1170 time: 2019-07-14 22:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8dcb672cf0012ee1b8f398c54b886d5e1d2e83b4937616becb205deed53c31a2Block Operator
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