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 2847880 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2849277 epoch_slot_no: 19677 block_no: 2847747 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-15 11:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd05667aeb48bb051455be768e446397ae0be4f054860c1b18122023bef754460Block Operator
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