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 2852966 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2854362 epoch_slot_no: 3162 block_no: 2852832 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1665 time: 2019-07-16 15:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8004014180e50db6a37e8b9b169e2450e309b60e624276aa2180817c30e35675Block Operator
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