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 2897750 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2899146 epoch_slot_no: 4746 block_no: 2897614 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1866 time: 2019-07-27 00:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3de41fbfe32c05f307e7146dc303da1612fb1a6fd07dd966361ecc8bee97b6eeBlock Operator
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