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 2853398 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2854794 epoch_slot_no: 3594 block_no: 2853264 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1575 time: 2019-07-16 17:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2dc90b5af21623b915d878e41759a70991db55732128d311e8fafdef1c8a8f6dBlock Operator
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