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 2851495 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2852891 epoch_slot_no: 1691 block_no: 2851361 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-07-16 07:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96aa7c25241bbb4ab4388206fc8293089125bac237e76aaf9c431450b8b94f2fBlock Operator
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