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 2847123 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2848520 epoch_slot_no: 18920 block_no: 2846990 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2019-07-15 06:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb89a0f796589d06b61ff8b32be0e76db70618949415571bbfa5a13c60c2efc82Block Operator
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