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 2854711 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2856107 epoch_slot_no: 4907 block_no: 2854577 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2967 time: 2019-07-17 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x395cc4e30e4b605367aa70f0a1a12cf36f6e0c1acf54d1b5d00ecca3eb2fbb78Block Operator
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