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 2854017 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2855413 epoch_slot_no: 4213 block_no: 2853883 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2801 time: 2019-07-16 21:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb008ef8034d066d0903fa304a2cec1b5c00049a918826ed4d205e1574d2f20cBlock Operator
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