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 2900786 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2902182 epoch_slot_no: 7782 block_no: 2900650 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2206 time: 2019-07-27 16:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c2a19a54fc7218472f43e70a01d5459e2496bffc3747c69f2e6d6299f452d45Block Operator
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