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 2849670 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2851067 epoch_slot_no: 21467 block_no: 2849537 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1748 time: 2019-07-15 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1923cc2ec4967a1eb9cfbeff83bea37e7ad3b668428809129ea639613a6e3ea3Block Operator
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