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 2852649 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2854045 epoch_slot_no: 2845 block_no: 2852515 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2063 time: 2019-07-16 13:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd97b434843708fc10792cfc8d1370a5f2347150bde7c8cf0899db814bf7c1044Block Operator
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