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 2899498 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2900894 epoch_slot_no: 6494 block_no: 2899362 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2984 time: 2019-07-27 09:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9aea129874db0984e1c2e7e3ef5d43b1791cb637cc6bafbd716859d57f582468Block Operator
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