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 2848014 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2849411 epoch_slot_no: 19811 block_no: 2847881 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2019-07-15 11:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4ad3fd241fbfe1d22088c966b47dff44804452731bf8ea8caacb8827c6c3c19Block Operator
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