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 2847736 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2849133 epoch_slot_no: 19533 block_no: 2847603 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2069 time: 2019-07-15 10:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8c10e0769b5b49ad4bcecf0638e28da40a25553a1accd684d3fb9beee37059eBlock Operator
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