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 2856884 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2858280 epoch_slot_no: 7080 block_no: 2856750 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2019-07-17 13:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e5428e94313e8933f67a7fdb77b08aecbe5530933c0ecc68c2d5919fadddd4aBlock Operator
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