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 2855011 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2856407 epoch_slot_no: 5207 block_no: 2854877 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-07-17 02:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87446ba5d6c7dfb7757b667857f77809c23ff95c7af8584eff4b6ba963c21dc2Block Operator
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