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 2893241 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2894636 epoch_slot_no: 236 block_no: 2893105 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-07-25 23:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2d46ba32d0e20c82a8f29336b1b035a402a3c941fe87e8f9f00da048a4f3b5cBlock Operator
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