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 2848463 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2849860 epoch_slot_no: 20260 block_no: 2848330 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3011 time: 2019-07-15 14:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x225107da93d9113bc47af5334e069adf1a4e9ecf89040618b54b483228c5b0d7Block Operator
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