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 2855581 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2856977 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 2855447 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2984 time: 2019-07-17 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x211975bc8d0f447dd007719235cb4b037adca5f4a4fb135666d33c88577d2120Block Operator
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