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 2895301 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2896696 epoch_slot_no: 2296 block_no: 2895165 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2207 time: 2019-07-26 10:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc61c256ce1b981d421e0289fa8c4f05f87f32d69294ed10d75ddf7da5a402897Block Operator
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