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 2853625 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2855021 epoch_slot_no: 3821 block_no: 2853491 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3398 time: 2019-07-16 18:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf691fb35529541a1053a71e0b6a3d9cbadd13a23e3df7142ca7aa7fea07857dBlock Operator
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