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 2894767 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2896162 epoch_slot_no: 1762 block_no: 2894631 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1214 time: 2019-07-26 07:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x960c11a5cffcdf79b4e3df3cb993dad60e62b669cd1f7412601f7cb6662b94bcBlock Operator
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