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 2850975 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2852371 epoch_slot_no: 1171 block_no: 2850841 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1353 time: 2019-07-16 04:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4238aeeef7988c75af4206421133e70cd54bfc538d52e101f3ac0466e32f774Block Operator
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