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 2894395 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2895790 epoch_slot_no: 1390 block_no: 2894259 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1234 time: 2019-07-26 05:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d05e32f628acbc7f905d9da6ea30a1a84e673f4346ac684e70ee6b46ee6b0b9Block Operator
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