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 2846331 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2847728 epoch_slot_no: 18128 block_no: 2846198 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2019-07-15 02:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf33425a38c209a76d2d9d2a11dfc87383520f54235e74f0a667185e258790e48Block Operator
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