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 2847803 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2849200 epoch_slot_no: 19600 block_no: 2847670 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1724 time: 2019-07-15 10:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4f5bdaa1042285f0ec417329e4eed308ea200b8c0c02ff006f4e4b7a6c62040Block Operator
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