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 2897341 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2898737 epoch_slot_no: 4337 block_no: 2897205 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3335 time: 2019-07-26 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x973d89c053544020b849c7b4916e922f9fc2aa78f6e2e5abaf0f2e54b02b88a9Block Operator
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