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 2857115 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2858511 epoch_slot_no: 7311 block_no: 2856981 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4162 time: 2019-07-17 14:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec3eda4978a9c259383114499e4e4403d34f117ff93ece1316f7ed758b8a50d1Block Operator
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