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 2856661 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2858057 epoch_slot_no: 6857 block_no: 2856527 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8758 time: 2019-07-17 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae68e6837c881b9aadd4c9519b9b4207d1de886db973cdef5610b7e9df1bd6fbBlock Operator
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