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 2849551 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2850948 epoch_slot_no: 21348 block_no: 2849418 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1847 time: 2019-07-15 20:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71a12ad323ab5105f58cd843f90e9dd89c2d65700c7b1ae88f9720188663e9e3Block Operator
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