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 2893587 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2894982 epoch_slot_no: 582 block_no: 2893451 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3359 time: 2019-07-26 00:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c35042df40d38dccc517b646eb62a54cdb7d48944eb7b2f8c997a8b4a40cf73Block Operator
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