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 2857977 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2859373 epoch_slot_no: 8173 block_no: 2857843 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1677 time: 2019-07-17 19:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe37ba29ce0b323fe35013c640de99e172bae1b1d873a37c6a82a447c9c21f58bBlock Operator
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