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 2847036 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2848433 epoch_slot_no: 18833 block_no: 2846903 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1930 time: 2019-07-15 06:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc41558a7f5f82d240fbf567aecfc0202b0d0a7fc9a5409a8df18f4f1e9809fa2Block Operator
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