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 2847989 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2849386 epoch_slot_no: 19786 block_no: 2847856 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-15 11:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2514f2b4ca005c180d1b3c1b015b65ebc5af4c8dd1eb64595e0fd4dcbae7437Block Operator
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