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 2896044 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2897440 epoch_slot_no: 3040 block_no: 2895908 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2589 time: 2019-07-26 14:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21b6ae508069e09d4fd5063cf763827617fcc99f6f01b7483cfb6acde8242c4eBlock Operator
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