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 2851279 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2852675 epoch_slot_no: 1475 block_no: 2851145 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1747 time: 2019-07-16 05:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58cc6ce23e4c9ff68c0dba66fca0ab7360d3035b7740d7cd0f23c9e397d948c1Block Operator
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