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 2855328 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2856724 epoch_slot_no: 5524 block_no: 2855194 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2206 time: 2019-07-17 04:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5536ebcdbe058fa2cd7ab42c4f166894e7746503a22a0b98ea69123e65d1ba81Block Operator
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