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 2896934 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2898330 epoch_slot_no: 3930 block_no: 2896798 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-07-26 19:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e7541911f94380abb5e9a63281d8ad4570dafa55de01246f9bd4bac6ebad1edBlock Operator
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