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 2894378 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2895773 epoch_slot_no: 1373 block_no: 2894242 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 910 time: 2019-07-26 05:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fd9b03f320f71278343d54e7fadb7a5f3cfff8b071211d9da94dfddf120b4c2Block Operator
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