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 2856871 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2858267 epoch_slot_no: 7067 block_no: 2856737 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3108 time: 2019-07-17 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0aa131f88cc20a0ab8c419ea7996f0da5a04a7cd2cd4df68ae34ef1d2378d807Block Operator
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