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 2854969 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2856365 epoch_slot_no: 5165 block_no: 2854835 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1346 time: 2019-07-17 02:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4762a1d68749e57ac852db780e0c4379370f89374d2ad4ad4f06121ed27cf735Block Operator
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