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 2853388 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2854784 epoch_slot_no: 3584 block_no: 2853254 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 943 time: 2019-07-16 17:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2402ec57b2678e066467134cb12eb0b0afdfc65d07560b3631b4121eacd0e3f3Block Operator
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