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 2857658 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2859054 epoch_slot_no: 7854 block_no: 2857524 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2013 time: 2019-07-17 17:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e35cabdda25a7f1d842eb3716a026b835000dd6a762c23b4cdd8a5340c1fe74Block Operator
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