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 2849687 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2851084 epoch_slot_no: 21484 block_no: 2849554 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2615 time: 2019-07-15 21:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x964f7494e979048937117e5748b257f457792c9f8fe7ebf654884d538a101471Block Operator
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