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 2856316 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2857712 epoch_slot_no: 6512 block_no: 2856182 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2019-07-17 09:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d78b0416d727ea7a97d5a2df3f15aee6c22999e723254df89e1b431a62d5d6aBlock Operator
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