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 2846348 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2847745 epoch_slot_no: 18145 block_no: 2846215 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1379 time: 2019-07-15 02:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf7eec1097f87e0df4f991f5547fe3778b3378e9459879ec9cb2b1371adfcaccBlock Operator
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