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 2853510 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2854906 epoch_slot_no: 3706 block_no: 2853376 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3991 time: 2019-07-16 18:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bff15d9ab8a0cb2eddb9bc313ee42dcaa3a45d7609c05732316921e09b4986bBlock Operator
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