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 2857357 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2858753 epoch_slot_no: 7553 block_no: 2857223 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1315 time: 2019-07-17 15:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x646c1ebc761543e9e14a88f2aed890ac4f23e9e2a962aa815b14cf9fece38950Block Operator
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