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 2849528 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2850925 epoch_slot_no: 21325 block_no: 2849395 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 954 time: 2019-07-15 20:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f4b72d588bdda28cfba2025f582ccd0a99da4ea0e5586f53ef6a35a9591971eBlock Operator
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