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 2851820 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2853216 epoch_slot_no: 2016 block_no: 2851686 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1214 time: 2019-07-16 08:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfcc8c5c1d82c380d9a00bd92c4e28dff14346c309e55d1eab90e3acc1cfda39bBlock Operator
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