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 2855741 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2857137 epoch_slot_no: 5937 block_no: 2855607 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1500 time: 2019-07-17 06:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6bbcdc57248a6829cc967a8f63068f24ea9112df2865f58edd85c4d67a66014Block Operator
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