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 2846347 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2847744 epoch_slot_no: 18144 block_no: 2846214 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1350 time: 2019-07-15 02:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5581fb9949c4cb6915896245261e6aefc034233fc9bda362700b96064a6646aBlock Operator
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