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 2846805 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2848202 epoch_slot_no: 18602 block_no: 2846672 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1178 time: 2019-07-15 05:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fcb9e1671f91c298b31f87d08d23b56c9befcb0b9f7220d9bfa47e37bd7ac53Block Operator
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