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 2849732 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2851129 epoch_slot_no: 21529 block_no: 2849599 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1211 time: 2019-07-15 21:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6e127cae18910b59c560c8aacf8e4e36f2f34c21a5c59db715ae946eca9ee74Block Operator
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