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 2899581 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2900977 epoch_slot_no: 6577 block_no: 2899445 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-07-27 10:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06484ded3c897568aff38f36e4a70618cbe1d4398730608e81634d519dbc3b13Block Operator
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