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 2849416 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2850813 epoch_slot_no: 21213 block_no: 2849283 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3222 time: 2019-07-15 19:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b53d1c8da96aff1cf0b4cb8b053d639c3598d19c614af62310afebfc1d5cc6aBlock Operator
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