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 2899718 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2901114 epoch_slot_no: 6714 block_no: 2899582 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1525 time: 2019-07-27 11:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb70d7e489dedf062e985435cef2d3d5796fa6dfc5848e17dc036b22662850e1aBlock Operator
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