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 2897173 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2898569 epoch_slot_no: 4169 block_no: 2897037 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1879 time: 2019-07-26 20:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a505b6cd53f092e8fea5accd99b304cc76b7449783e90bff5d1809b7a038e24Block Operator
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