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 2846832 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2848229 epoch_slot_no: 18629 block_no: 2846699 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2364 time: 2019-07-15 05:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7fd84766d31412d1a16aaf88d825fed810f9d1f32bda3b1d80349fe0785b76bbBlock Operator
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