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 2853911 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2855307 epoch_slot_no: 4107 block_no: 2853777 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2019-07-16 20:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x585474ebf7823ad8c629af4b06e88d07a0d39ccff21b73f716931b5ad101b976Block Operator
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