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 2848869 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2850266 epoch_slot_no: 20666 block_no: 2848736 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 9351 time: 2019-07-15 16:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf335ea744983e45fc645bf86e4bc1c7555553ac31cac68222326935e9e13079dBlock Operator
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