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 2846938 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2848335 epoch_slot_no: 18735 block_no: 2846805 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2019-07-15 05:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x535370f344147cd55582cf0be8767a5562cf681e2ffdc45a6d8bde86248b4873Block Operator
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