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 2854934 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2856330 epoch_slot_no: 5130 block_no: 2854800 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2043 time: 2019-07-17 02:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c137391c7e8bcdef82d0a17dd212a0762dbaa7d94b9d570c970b31d7ca42cdfBlock Operator
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