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 2896616 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2898012 epoch_slot_no: 3612 block_no: 2896480 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-07-26 17:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26a05b8f369784eaa5c031bd0056b9240a5b4d0ae4cabdde3d98dfe39b366982Block Operator
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