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 2895542 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2896937 epoch_slot_no: 2537 block_no: 2895406 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 9535 time: 2019-07-26 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45c5b7e15348a31b78925619f06a3085c12c2b2629ff8b86b642b6d523b0606cBlock Operator
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