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 2855652 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2857048 epoch_slot_no: 5848 block_no: 2855518 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2019-07-17 06:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79bd04db97cee1119d22f1fd3c9b37a961706792bb3d640c34233f974541f0e1Block Operator
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