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 2895917 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2897313 epoch_slot_no: 2913 block_no: 2895781 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1345 time: 2019-07-26 13:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f7655c1dbd8dd1d4503f76255729871fec8c5cdeb2289236a9c2d08dfed9052Block Operator
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