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 2857100 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2858496 epoch_slot_no: 7296 block_no: 2856966 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2235 time: 2019-07-17 14:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa55c9a3103cf2e6815f30238dd80b6c465a0d59d80d1e8a1303dec51070d11c2Block Operator
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