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 2899989 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2901385 epoch_slot_no: 6985 block_no: 2899853 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-07-27 12:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x826f26fd1dcb8cd37345aa3ea7d82150997d7157b8a1f625865824d50a3f42c6Block Operator
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