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 2853834 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2855230 epoch_slot_no: 4030 block_no: 2853700 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1666 time: 2019-07-16 20:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c1b8225371eab33c5fdd41085f47a7b342f4b452ae54272b3423ae25b34d400Block Operator
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