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 2847893 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2849290 epoch_slot_no: 19690 block_no: 2847760 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4589 time: 2019-07-15 11:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4dcd42d950fbdf230a80fb97f8f9b410bdc1765652ab3a14de675af69ab0af6bBlock Operator
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