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 2846400 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2847797 epoch_slot_no: 18197 block_no: 2846267 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3186 time: 2019-07-15 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd28a4cb538405f32d60c725306e312f7d453ff5f17fba8c6adaa40c59f5219a0Block Operator
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