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 2857016 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2858412 epoch_slot_no: 7212 block_no: 2856882 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-07-17 13:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d584143352ea3fe2b38ff11459acc3576b2fd2ad82d6ba4107d8fa01893f85cBlock Operator
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