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 2848270 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2849667 epoch_slot_no: 20067 block_no: 2848137 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-15 13:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x145541557cb4c5df5472473ba407a0cacbaa0fa60b0d01650fcd2aeb90fb2f85Block Operator
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