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 2855161 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2856557 epoch_slot_no: 5357 block_no: 2855027 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1631 time: 2019-07-17 03:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87683a520a702c274d468f4d06a2217670c7c901ecd7c249d409be5fbd1c743eBlock Operator
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