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 2894852 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2896247 epoch_slot_no: 1847 block_no: 2894716 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4283 time: 2019-07-26 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb53f963fa3f57c1355e401cee4de658785d6cf43ad3f16f4c2442bd73533e07Block Operator
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