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 2847546 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2848943 epoch_slot_no: 19343 block_no: 2847413 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1350 time: 2019-07-15 09:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf32cbab5b5850720df3a63ce7ada88e011b7d12adb81fb837531f2492ec7a5a5Block Operator
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