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 2846729 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2848126 epoch_slot_no: 18526 block_no: 2846596 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1703 time: 2019-07-15 04:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d210134ba17a9e89f9ef5053233687f2be40d9a82b73d7e5478d96392c3b550Block Operator
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