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 2857411 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2858807 epoch_slot_no: 7607 block_no: 2857277 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2802 time: 2019-07-17 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26bd22fdac72cb71db788de11e1929cd118253899f916f53ca50e39402c2cb29Block Operator
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