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 2899357 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2900753 epoch_slot_no: 6353 block_no: 2899221 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1972 time: 2019-07-27 09:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c807659f577b881f0b34e57919b0e2529735ceabb586670066c24fa01c167c6Block Operator
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