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 2855997 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2857393 epoch_slot_no: 6193 block_no: 2855863 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1677 time: 2019-07-17 08:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62cedc4daef07d40fa3709bb89ad565f9337ecb4fd0d1d1ed4c9a299a0982289Block Operator
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