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 2856467 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2857863 epoch_slot_no: 6663 block_no: 2856333 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1525 time: 2019-07-17 10:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6857ea526a4baaf82853f54601e06427e4aaee74db06e281455ab7f5f1d810b3Block Operator
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