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 2893412 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2894807 epoch_slot_no: 407 block_no: 2893276 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2019-07-26 00:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3fbf65b477d9f34fc8310237a522aa885591d9f94bda5a504fcf90d640f742bBlock Operator
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