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 2857341 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2858737 epoch_slot_no: 7537 block_no: 2857207 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4325 time: 2019-07-17 15:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f14e2a0d4b50eacfe3a093043cecb35bf027352ce534480d8a74552b7bb17e3Block Operator
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