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 2856880 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2858276 epoch_slot_no: 7076 block_no: 2856746 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-07-17 13:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd218c3ddcdc986d1f8bb9f1b8c00775fd88b7c44691b975fb7d2c8a6ddf6c3ddBlock Operator
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