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 2896382 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2897778 epoch_slot_no: 3378 block_no: 2896246 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2019-07-26 16:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3150a637e323af2415b6d42ce5702058d4e21ad798f8f62c6b496086b3f2713bBlock Operator
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