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 2850797 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2852193 epoch_slot_no: 993 block_no: 2850663 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1390 time: 2019-07-16 03:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc4ca121a83f63e6f9004c0dc7cfd29cfc1916c56cf0523188b2a70f97ebea54Block Operator
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