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 2851915 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2853311 epoch_slot_no: 2111 block_no: 2851781 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1391 time: 2019-07-16 09:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40a47acadaafcc3766580bec02b649be13a4a506110d57764e15fbfac9396fc7Block Operator
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