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 2898095 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2899491 epoch_slot_no: 5091 block_no: 2897959 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2019-07-27 02:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e684c0a10bdae32a6fb5d9430f564c1b89b066ad9b7bfc1bc3322f48dd26bb3Block Operator
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