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 2895975 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2897371 epoch_slot_no: 2971 block_no: 2895839 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 992 time: 2019-07-26 14:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x863be4d37b0a176c6cc0839016949a67c447582191df378fa29f613a79c3230aBlock Operator
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