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 2852442 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2853838 epoch_slot_no: 2638 block_no: 2852308 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1719 time: 2019-07-16 12:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe687e6d8f5d970d8749fde3449cbbe30b109a500553c46b6077dc760aecf02aBlock Operator
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