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 2847429 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2848826 epoch_slot_no: 19226 block_no: 2847296 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1392 time: 2019-07-15 08:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1d08c764f2bab1f9feb552f36b56db01403ead646b9dbda823e7531fd0b7d69Block Operator
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