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 2846940 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2848337 epoch_slot_no: 18737 block_no: 2846807 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5008 time: 2019-07-15 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17689742954cd3fb5a4de0de0b0437446a333fa3649082f5acde55cb8b5d6b26Block Operator
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