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 2857718 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2859114 epoch_slot_no: 7914 block_no: 2857584 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1943 time: 2019-07-17 17:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9508e48c38fc8dde61a1b528a397541c523f7d6cf6aecf80020b7d58578ef50fBlock Operator
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