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 2898405 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2899801 epoch_slot_no: 5401 block_no: 2898269 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2059 time: 2019-07-27 03:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9a6261f08d5165c60d55c077b2669678d234b4fe8be9a2a94a14ad9790cd65fBlock Operator
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