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 2849261 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2850658 epoch_slot_no: 21058 block_no: 2849128 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2834 time: 2019-07-15 18:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcfc73bcf7002130d087698112c0a1e8b7048ea4a4388fa28902c9c3e2ffd2b39Block Operator
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