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 2900107 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2901503 epoch_slot_no: 7103 block_no: 2899971 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1349 time: 2019-07-27 13:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7d0878c10cfc0dd5148a320ffcfc4ea289583e58d012e775e78be3acea57b87Block Operator
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