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 2855418 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2856814 epoch_slot_no: 5614 block_no: 2855284 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2320 time: 2019-07-17 04:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10c487f59eae28d0da2c4b8bbf7b2cdfd31a4e829525f44aec66a1107697b4b8Block Operator
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