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 2900687 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2902083 epoch_slot_no: 7683 block_no: 2900551 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2019-07-27 16:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe006a30f997d709e8559ffa91ac619f5890a3f8bd5f8022cbe8e326b0593061fBlock Operator
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