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 2845733 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2847130 epoch_slot_no: 17530 block_no: 2845600 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1203 time: 2019-07-14 23:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4e2708850f38106cdcef5d9967301538689c5030c43e696377402f1e71dd383Block Operator
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