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 2851332 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2852728 epoch_slot_no: 1528 block_no: 2851198 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2019-07-16 06:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68642ce086609a104c2b4fbea12f18b70ea195ec6e9f15d7289793ea47a52a84Block Operator
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