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 2850276 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2851672 epoch_slot_no: 472 block_no: 2850142 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1813 time: 2019-07-16 00:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6e05faf41605da285e0d9ab415bbb685232c597a7e7b8368db2449b1e0ee415Block Operator
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