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 2848697 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2850094 epoch_slot_no: 20494 block_no: 2848564 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2019-07-15 15:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c58d1a61ed406e28676e89e1d4c7728ade64127e9ad3c8f5de4500879406ec8Block Operator
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