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 2849645 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2851042 epoch_slot_no: 21442 block_no: 2849512 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-15 20:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf28647e9b7e8b7104f83bbe1db214ade9bfc99c62cdf6a635790a41b43e372aBlock Operator
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