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 2898891 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2900287 epoch_slot_no: 5887 block_no: 2898755 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2005 time: 2019-07-27 06:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21766115203e2c4258e7292cbc71c9eac6f9a16a402b00be94f4b84c168b939aBlock Operator
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