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 2855401 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2856797 epoch_slot_no: 5597 block_no: 2855267 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5506 time: 2019-07-17 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57e0dcdee57db31cd4d627ae3f317d1f945187bbfbf78c5a97a1b28055305b00Block Operator
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