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 2849234 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2850631 epoch_slot_no: 21031 block_no: 2849101 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1346 time: 2019-07-15 18:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe57f9c128e779a7068c14a73a0a04f5d4e48f693dcfa5a0be4f392bee6910046Block Operator
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