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 2848208 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2849605 epoch_slot_no: 20005 block_no: 2848075 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1391 time: 2019-07-15 12:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f4582eb648083bbf16411b6883c4e8f445f5b76b460ea37104d086ee0f41c12Block Operator
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