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 2856271 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2857667 epoch_slot_no: 6467 block_no: 2856137 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2333 time: 2019-07-17 09:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x490ef940abbcc79100121d1e9301c27f8490460cdf67678bc3f33cea003ed539Block Operator
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