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 2846264 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2847661 epoch_slot_no: 18061 block_no: 2846131 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1560 time: 2019-07-15 02:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42be93565109dc1e34cf953e2b5c0ace99ca4cd62d08b68b0853a6d96e266c6fBlock Operator
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