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 2849878 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2851274 epoch_slot_no: 74 block_no: 2849744 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2019-07-15 22:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e76ca19cc60fb23f9200f8a72b95dabec7e6f2a26522858fcdbb1c7a52cb75cBlock Operator
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