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 2894779 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2896174 epoch_slot_no: 1774 block_no: 2894643 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1320 time: 2019-07-26 07:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x561786df58a677eadb9a9e44aad0433eadb6f1f1839681399dc6af0384a97adeBlock Operator
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