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 2856651 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2858047 epoch_slot_no: 6847 block_no: 2856517 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1529 time: 2019-07-17 11:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fb8496a9c20eb3e73b727b924cf30d880621ab9f4d13c1f02954a719fcdd0b1Block Operator
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