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 2899681 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2901077 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 2899545 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8050 time: 2019-07-27 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x070ddbb5c7d375c93e489fec3f34152a2a525e0d39146181ee35b20e93b61a9aBlock Operator
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