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 2851360 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2852756 epoch_slot_no: 1556 block_no: 2851226 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2524 time: 2019-07-16 06:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94dd588b7cc7e695b10a8c6c7df2032c6ad23dd4b16483100cd52ff96d53f8c1Block Operator
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