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 2849974 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2851370 epoch_slot_no: 170 block_no: 2849840 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1849 time: 2019-07-15 22:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd09c471b74c2ec02b38a12eb5f42e424fe9ea22ae09bc67559791534de95862aBlock Operator
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