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 2900004 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2901400 epoch_slot_no: 7000 block_no: 2899868 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2724 time: 2019-07-27 12:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe540049a5475ba870de2d4b57b413795afc9bd6fe4a9e2af12f8e21206b79420Block Operator
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