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 2849476 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2850873 epoch_slot_no: 21273 block_no: 2849343 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1523 time: 2019-07-15 19:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39ab77aacfb2a7ac2f5f82011fc41b050c66a75fa901cf9f7a3e195c6fc3221fBlock Operator
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