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 2855757 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2857153 epoch_slot_no: 5953 block_no: 2855623 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8041 time: 2019-07-17 06:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4362d26be09a0bfa1af83e1def5a38b82f687e2c81d221050b54c3abf67a7a69Block Operator
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