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 2890307 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2891703 epoch_slot_no: 18903 block_no: 2890172 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1699 time: 2019-07-25 06:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27ef58890b57a62104e6cf28618e8a06d9fd7ba6615c0c7fa390b12054ae52a2Block Operator
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