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 2857231 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2858627 epoch_slot_no: 7427 block_no: 2857097 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3518 time: 2019-07-17 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf04cb5063ab8f550d92f68d8638ca74355cccddb9a87857cf4ee8062be9df825Block Operator
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