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 2851068 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2852464 epoch_slot_no: 1264 block_no: 2850934 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-07-16 04:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e25a80afbb5f604e514b1de0eba1be6410e99effece11e5f5a320523b4ad597Block Operator
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