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 2848346 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2849743 epoch_slot_no: 20143 block_no: 2848213 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4016 time: 2019-07-15 13:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe906468c1242fb1cef492d66bb6fc219a9a65928d9701e0df99fae5089684317Block Operator
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