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 2857929 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2859325 epoch_slot_no: 8125 block_no: 2857795 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2144 time: 2019-07-17 18:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d36e12db3ad5b72e23d4e4922bbbc87bcb494258f1292a267b34b994e0b1252Block Operator
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