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 2851070 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2852466 epoch_slot_no: 1266 block_no: 2850936 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-07-16 04:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04a422539ce04d5b4c1fafb57808f5a9c3dadc75b10bcd2a31b8edf9ec485284Block Operator
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