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 2900854 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2902250 epoch_slot_no: 7850 block_no: 2900718 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1315 time: 2019-07-27 17:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2616078323c46c60eeb5d872c55db78dd1a5aa8b289ca57c2178b41cd2343bbcBlock Operator
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