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 2901282 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2902678 epoch_slot_no: 8278 block_no: 2901146 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2019-07-27 19:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a8d5ff62a58549186f34098baa7d60c07eee5d5639c4964a51911e2a4115a47Block Operator
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