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 2854935 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2856331 epoch_slot_no: 5131 block_no: 2854801 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5575 time: 2019-07-17 02:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe3d3eff7c9beaaf61cf9d12e24ef46075dc769970e8db6458b054e575374774Block Operator
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