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 2848325 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2849722 epoch_slot_no: 20122 block_no: 2848192 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2549 time: 2019-07-15 13:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18814a7f59b4ea6696c843d0e3d61bc8e578f2c463555ed53d65b1eff214d0e0Block Operator
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