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 2847556 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2848953 epoch_slot_no: 19353 block_no: 2847423 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4446 time: 2019-07-15 09:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64e40ecf4e41a5dc13dc5151391a8f5cc21e8541a86c865f62d27a33aa89b000Block Operator
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