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 2852764 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2854160 epoch_slot_no: 2960 block_no: 2852630 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1000 time: 2019-07-16 14:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d99bc9bfdee68013edd1a7b558fc63d38fee0e4af23f6c1f51deefd00e258edBlock Operator
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