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 2899654 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2901050 epoch_slot_no: 6650 block_no: 2899518 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1681 time: 2019-07-27 10:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e70f77e03067906fe74ffee20c130a37f8f06fbd008e8d7e1fc0111ac3ad0f4Block Operator
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