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 2900041 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2901437 epoch_slot_no: 7037 block_no: 2899905 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3701 time: 2019-07-27 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15f32f1b53da3929f68622af7166e2bf5eeec2496df7756fa6d42fb3e6a2e262Block Operator
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