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 2846799 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2848196 epoch_slot_no: 18596 block_no: 2846666 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 956 time: 2019-07-15 05:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3da2a8e0c434cd5f24c888c80afecb1e1af33e0a2d300db21fc33a72491d5ea5Block Operator
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