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 2857298 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2858694 epoch_slot_no: 7494 block_no: 2857164 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1894 time: 2019-07-17 15:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb20fec69993336de56ac0d5caa33ffb26866ab860c8fcb3af66859d5cf9f2e8eBlock Operator
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