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 2854487 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2855883 epoch_slot_no: 4683 block_no: 2854353 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-07-16 23:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc2a806a3a330a81df7a5d74ff12580f3b2cf53d2f117a4ac3c84d227ff284acBlock Operator
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