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 2899678 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2901074 epoch_slot_no: 6674 block_no: 2899542 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-07-27 10:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea57efe278ed7efdadc09ee0951c29e38562203f7fd51c2dff446df6b7b3a62fBlock Operator
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