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 2855450 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2856846 epoch_slot_no: 5646 block_no: 2855316 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-07-17 05:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01d567789441226b9a724e2ad3c410bb4e917ffa8d9d949bd82854ee967ec025Block Operator
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