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 2852344 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2853740 epoch_slot_no: 2540 block_no: 2852210 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-07-16 11:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c09448cbeec2d82ad74f32aec2c0a15cf96e4196e64963514687a551da87b94Block Operator
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