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 2846359 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2847756 epoch_slot_no: 18156 block_no: 2846226 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1740 time: 2019-07-15 02:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9cd48da4e5eae247f86a774e53c4772c1800abcc32d3df5bad7a7d87adbc8d3Block Operator
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