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 2846692 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2848089 epoch_slot_no: 18489 block_no: 2846559 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1564 time: 2019-07-15 04:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd00b77cdb340f0903bc60c9b7e343545f25ff9b509efee398555578fbd6b478Block Operator
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