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 2901013 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2902409 epoch_slot_no: 8009 block_no: 2900877 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-07-27 18:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3de2fc1552453f3c1f6d85e04f8189b2c04e23f9cffdae1f3df8cd41ce178ce0Block Operator
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