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 2855071 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2856467 epoch_slot_no: 5267 block_no: 2854937 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4298 time: 2019-07-17 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bbd7f97064e8a2fc0778d33d2c9af44204f827a43deb97c39dfe7c8a926a1faBlock Operator
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