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 2848310 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2849707 epoch_slot_no: 20107 block_no: 2848177 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1839 time: 2019-07-15 13:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x046856f780269e1f6ccc71ab083d4ab689d1b910d4cda09690bbe890d1782d4bBlock Operator
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