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 2847511 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2848908 epoch_slot_no: 19308 block_no: 2847378 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2767 time: 2019-07-15 09:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d491752e7c20c341dd8e3f0bcfd661f290e968a1bbde0e145e708385f021b33Block Operator
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