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 2850004 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2851400 epoch_slot_no: 200 block_no: 2849870 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3316 time: 2019-07-15 22:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36d294aa18ab023b7cb73603aeb7c669d02d2e1957155807eef4e212d33e6a25Block Operator
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