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 2847195 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2848592 epoch_slot_no: 18992 block_no: 2847062 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1498 time: 2019-07-15 07:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb205bf2a36dc9a41aada67f7d3363c8f57f0b6edf7e449944ef0634189ce143fBlock Operator
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