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 2851153 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2852549 epoch_slot_no: 1349 block_no: 2851019 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1571 time: 2019-07-16 05:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde0a997483ab8194ec54d53273318c097d1579b8c89e10bc7af2ef4b329ad6efBlock Operator
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