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 2898801 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2900197 epoch_slot_no: 5797 block_no: 2898665 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1693 time: 2019-07-27 05:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0b363b8e33de58a2c94aefa70dc1830b2b3cdc3df8ffcd31c424c84fba488d6Block Operator
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