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 2857241 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2858637 epoch_slot_no: 7437 block_no: 2857107 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1719 time: 2019-07-17 15:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2d3876821b2e15c08effd18c020abdcb0d23700dcb9d16da699499355690216Block Operator
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