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 2851044 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2852440 epoch_slot_no: 1240 block_no: 2850910 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2968 time: 2019-07-16 04:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x803486920c6d73058640408d9bc0728cbdb520e894111316af733d0a4a7ce20bBlock Operator
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