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 2855660 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2857056 epoch_slot_no: 5856 block_no: 2855526 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1623 time: 2019-07-17 06:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85bf626818049dac029a1d623a0517f4603fb6b68a375336c054f9086b3f86cfBlock Operator
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