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 2856968 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2858364 epoch_slot_no: 7164 block_no: 2856834 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2019-07-17 13:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0a948ff33a0eb4a3f056ac716a8bc4c7d80ba22007e32d0cf6d91f4f6c5b470Block Operator
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