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 2846287 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2847684 epoch_slot_no: 18084 block_no: 2846154 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-07-15 02:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d0d17c20cb6e8e396374eee94525d3602c267a5b643d9bafbda588a66be34b1Block Operator
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