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 2847140 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2848537 epoch_slot_no: 18937 block_no: 2847007 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2019-07-15 06:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a7280347a6cd42def42e986084b796d65c248f076b252164734263b13a4d16cBlock Operator
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