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 2855313 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2856709 epoch_slot_no: 5509 block_no: 2855179 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1590 time: 2019-07-17 04:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc13917fe906eb902387413d5352d421e0d4f8c08d5e476b84128e63e12ac0c8cBlock Operator
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