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 2849959 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2851355 epoch_slot_no: 155 block_no: 2849825 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1664 time: 2019-07-15 22:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x321e957bec5986fa8cc16a6c05537506472a3ff4503cecf9a5474c5e5a54326dBlock Operator
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