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 2850751 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2852147 epoch_slot_no: 947 block_no: 2850617 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3178 time: 2019-07-16 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e69e6c814b93dad68153dc883b39090e5d0865d513cd8a91452665f0f2250b0Block Operator
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