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 2894642 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2896037 epoch_slot_no: 1637 block_no: 2894506 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5187 time: 2019-07-26 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec0973b65d79bad646128f5befac4c7de02866c912cb7b1cffa95f01ab1f75c6Block Operator
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