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 2895962 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2897358 epoch_slot_no: 2958 block_no: 2895826 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1981 time: 2019-07-26 14:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7e2826e36cc3027b8b8f940899e2b52d1db119aaa1198cb5a0e3ae29696b2c5Block Operator
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