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 2849340 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2850737 epoch_slot_no: 21137 block_no: 2849207 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3301 time: 2019-07-15 19:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7374cbcf258e37058cfdc0af6b6b1ebb757c89aa4f551371287e206f0079c0d2Block Operator
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