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 2893602 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2894997 epoch_slot_no: 597 block_no: 2893466 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2413 time: 2019-07-26 01:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ce1caf2dac0498a06fd09531a97d4dea5f9b71c78bb33db1bba7efb5848ccb9Block Operator
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