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 2845972 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2847369 epoch_slot_no: 17769 block_no: 2845839 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1203 time: 2019-07-15 00:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x338eb3b20a279cba853f4ecd2a7e72f08d35e015127a93577c4a58ea98d2276eBlock Operator
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