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 2848823 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2850220 epoch_slot_no: 20620 block_no: 2848690 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1388 time: 2019-07-15 16:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22b23e24fe16ff4a72e6be7c31cf78c2e0adb099200126bb2eff3946e81d4fddBlock Operator
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