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 2894177 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2895572 epoch_slot_no: 1172 block_no: 2894041 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1724 time: 2019-07-26 04:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26043ca69ca47015f4832e83989b67cb19c452b775d1b7c97668cad4d21a3098Block Operator
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