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 2850361 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2851757 epoch_slot_no: 557 block_no: 2850227 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7533 time: 2019-07-16 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6cba6d34872969842cc3cdd8348e1c8b66036a350180f0fa6b17fda9855eac2Block Operator
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