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 2848854 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2850251 epoch_slot_no: 20651 block_no: 2848721 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-15 16:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3564a85e0587f3bbe7b36bce1ed4c180f3904ed21671ab853125ffc437279ce5Block Operator
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