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 2852574 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2853970 epoch_slot_no: 2770 block_no: 2852440 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2762 time: 2019-07-16 13:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80c938495f16f51d2d601397e32c3aa87f98a1791b31cb6614f6501f0a801a70Block Operator
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