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 2856617 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2858013 epoch_slot_no: 6813 block_no: 2856483 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3249 time: 2019-07-17 11:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e42ca54412559a73664abb15adf15001b7da95ebf1d1423997b68d1a5494cfbBlock Operator
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