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 2857381 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2858777 epoch_slot_no: 7577 block_no: 2857247 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 14556 time: 2019-07-17 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b21938d2ed52fcef4d7ace1038e987c9423e4eeec9d85778252bff521b727e3Block Operator
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