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 2855050 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2856446 epoch_slot_no: 5246 block_no: 2854916 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1525 time: 2019-07-17 02:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb85e6987cc3c0cb7ab1330b7a46c7d22daf7c4e508f7a04bbc913adc767d1f19Block Operator
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