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 2849461 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2850858 epoch_slot_no: 21258 block_no: 2849328 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2057 time: 2019-07-15 19:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb27748b981fdfc4685b83fdf14ba8fd991bb13f40fd655ca18b068109cbfa543Block Operator
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