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 2856685 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2858081 epoch_slot_no: 6881 block_no: 2856551 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2805 time: 2019-07-17 11:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9cfecb8a1dbf250d39f76ab1830986f35895371f9f3304080e73a66f654cf39Block Operator
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