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 2853132 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2854528 epoch_slot_no: 3328 block_no: 2852998 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2092 time: 2019-07-16 16:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d42c65d9d289e9368ff79242ea15fdf8a624c278de5696abb9589aaaa15d26fBlock Operator
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