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 2901733 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2903129 epoch_slot_no: 8729 block_no: 2901597 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1568 time: 2019-07-27 22:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1966a3b56ebb65876a56e24d01ba6b6336a4c8597700486fdf20757f6953c260Block Operator
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