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 2847466 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2848863 epoch_slot_no: 19263 block_no: 2847333 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2885 time: 2019-07-15 08:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd090fbd93a1715f000ae57003cc7f898db16167e26677a2501cba082366d42c1Block Operator
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