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 2898674 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2900070 epoch_slot_no: 5670 block_no: 2898538 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-07-27 05:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f28ba7cb660a0ae2a95bd3fd0b9bcfcc308a02e06fe4183aa810e8c355e1adeBlock Operator
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