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 2895481 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2896876 epoch_slot_no: 2476 block_no: 2895345 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1924 time: 2019-07-26 11:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7fa2da78d5e8eb9f996745c03738f811c92a860163826c4f5e3167809928a27eBlock Operator
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