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 2847315 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2848712 epoch_slot_no: 19112 block_no: 2847182 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1884 time: 2019-07-15 07:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf7a05e9226129871ca9bae3cc76faf822fd73658dd8d1d39897de7381147e0bBlock Operator
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