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 2847934 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2849331 epoch_slot_no: 19731 block_no: 2847801 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2279 time: 2019-07-15 11:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1171b4151c45181c2b2e77d9a57172f89a09dff844d05832d6efd1eefcdc82fBlock Operator
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