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 2849896 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2851292 epoch_slot_no: 92 block_no: 2849762 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1028 time: 2019-07-15 22:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe2549f031906a9d3e1120928c309d40ce15c7b5ec90ffa07975d5a70405e5d4Block Operator
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