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 2847314 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2848711 epoch_slot_no: 19111 block_no: 2847181 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1901 time: 2019-07-15 07:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e876fbbad9316945428f4057ba1cd83646eefdd0bf85106516e48aba582b678Block Operator
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