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 2846304 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2847701 epoch_slot_no: 18101 block_no: 2846171 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2435 time: 2019-07-15 02:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa034aded7ddb236785221dd734ec0d73d7853476e0153f089bc73b7da9510554Block Operator
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