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 2900425 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2901821 epoch_slot_no: 7421 block_no: 2900289 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2789 time: 2019-07-27 14:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40234f858b83d7085d44cf56ee075aa6e84c11a8f42221558ce5342be6a1dd33Block Operator
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