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 2848441 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2849838 epoch_slot_no: 20238 block_no: 2848308 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-15 14:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a1160260a8b20bb4efd9d0216697e8cfba0167347364394a9505db73150741bBlock Operator
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