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 2851794 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2853190 epoch_slot_no: 1990 block_no: 2851660 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1394 time: 2019-07-16 08:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56361b8cbba79979eb410e245c8a82e233a45fc7658b7f2da604c4e735da7cacBlock Operator
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