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 2853640 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2855036 epoch_slot_no: 3836 block_no: 2853506 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1850 time: 2019-07-16 19:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2dac4c65f96b567c57f6764324f86320281d8322afebbf22c6950deffe086e77Block Operator
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