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 2900304 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2901700 epoch_slot_no: 7300 block_no: 2900168 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1307 time: 2019-07-27 14:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe2249a24d3e6688221a35e304611a3106d2d2d7a3200984a54dedc8af7dc37dBlock Operator
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