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 2847405 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2848802 epoch_slot_no: 19202 block_no: 2847272 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1695 time: 2019-07-15 08:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf660b3bcd956879fc3f8b1fdfab488b400ff430f2b7be453548376ed0f451d28Block Operator
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