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 2899056 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2900452 epoch_slot_no: 6052 block_no: 2898920 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1340 time: 2019-07-27 07:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57feebaf9cdb5bf59b015ae3b0ffa99fbd788dca454b75638052c381b5532733Block Operator
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