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 2855810 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2857206 epoch_slot_no: 6006 block_no: 2855676 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1705 time: 2019-07-17 07:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37c7b19c02b79ca051d031edb60f77d0b4da9b8e7572f24d7af9af3697895a90Block Operator
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