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 2899568 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2900964 epoch_slot_no: 6564 block_no: 2899432 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1168 time: 2019-07-27 10:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xecb91f587d0f93945ab12511b2600a259048a8f4cca32da1e4e29d071e0a7582Block Operator
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