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 2848583 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2849980 epoch_slot_no: 20380 block_no: 2848450 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3051 time: 2019-07-15 14:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd3d130937295911ec010877c772163d4d5b310d50d98b5c3f4db4b77c52d779Block Operator
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