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 2848857 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2850254 epoch_slot_no: 20654 block_no: 2848724 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2019-07-15 16:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd1d725df8786a5f06b31fb81938618576c4307c8fe26601fde06be27bde7051Block Operator
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