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 2847727 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2849124 epoch_slot_no: 19524 block_no: 2847594 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1539 time: 2019-07-15 10:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2b28023962f18e65fb72235e9a7aa5ba7ed1daafdb771d809490718217d961cBlock Operator
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