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 2897079 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2898475 epoch_slot_no: 4075 block_no: 2896943 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2233 time: 2019-07-26 20:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x252bfdf8aac18a67a6123ae03e98ae495b9f52d60d0478b6908c90e500184951Block Operator
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