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 2850637 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2852033 epoch_slot_no: 833 block_no: 2850503 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3331 time: 2019-07-16 02:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34aeb478213056cbf682dc70b1734d76c0c4eade2d69c01fd10adc07964753b5Block Operator
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