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 2857344 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2858740 epoch_slot_no: 7540 block_no: 2857210 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1356 time: 2019-07-17 15:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0680bbd9c77eecbaac16c7c36a94800a9a3940dbcc4c502ad97bae8a730f0daaBlock Operator
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