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 2848947 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2850344 epoch_slot_no: 20744 block_no: 2848814 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1338 time: 2019-07-15 16:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf48cb1cd179f142ddacb10c2c7bb9d24e41a5b361f6806ee75077b1c7b8e602dBlock Operator
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