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 2856352 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2857748 epoch_slot_no: 6548 block_no: 2856218 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1357 time: 2019-07-17 10:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc04f1e991a3af4d7136f1ad470ebd75f742b9fa6a900b48bf54f985a96c27ff7Block Operator
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