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 2899861 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2901257 epoch_slot_no: 6857 block_no: 2899725 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4605 time: 2019-07-27 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22bfa5b801fe472d3a09884c3130cd0cd6e20f78a8956d2379a7a4e464ae00bfBlock Operator
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