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 2894718 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2896113 epoch_slot_no: 1713 block_no: 2894582 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1903 time: 2019-07-26 07:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda433191b63dee06ee8f004c2e522a9c87bb11bddbec5aa1bbc03abc2a6c88d9Block Operator
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