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 2857749 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2859145 epoch_slot_no: 7945 block_no: 2857615 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4369 time: 2019-07-17 17:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45e49d97261424037ad75fbf31b01fe1d7ce0ab06b0de2924a13f1ef7f2b4cf7Block Operator
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