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 2853955 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2855351 epoch_slot_no: 4151 block_no: 2853821 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 996 time: 2019-07-16 20:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9357417d585881a7eb40ef232a67ae3c8bed751e67d96490e24e898057734da0Block Operator
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