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 2897798 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2899194 epoch_slot_no: 4794 block_no: 2897662 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1537 time: 2019-07-27 00:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe0dbcabbfe4e5b03ccf4de9d375b23ba96c53b868f56ee6d7f1235affd4b038Block Operator
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