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 2853743 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2855139 epoch_slot_no: 3939 block_no: 2853609 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1678 time: 2019-07-16 19:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8964c912e9db1666c690eca4dff3560a287b22dc40d70e074b9652b0462e2e9Block Operator
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