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 2850110 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2851506 epoch_slot_no: 306 block_no: 2849976 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1752 time: 2019-07-15 23:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d151e61ded0fb9c5e15c0df724b65d156a4e5ae37a5a57b98e9b927dd4d6982Block Operator
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