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 2856128 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2857524 epoch_slot_no: 6324 block_no: 2855994 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2019-07-17 08:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa84af2487c1137b7e8e3b4ae32e7434535c69f3aad4557aef7c24e3822b2fceeBlock Operator
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