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 2848641 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2850038 epoch_slot_no: 20438 block_no: 2848508 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-15 15:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x065ebea63d4543921235c2ff1b2ec45c018cae904b911700ca7576215b26a214Block Operator
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