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 2857009 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2858405 epoch_slot_no: 7205 block_no: 2856875 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1311 time: 2019-07-17 13:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61866ec8e217c70a7795e6a917ec40ff182775af61749d58d45a450b74e183fdBlock Operator
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