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 2901841 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2903237 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 2901705 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3556 time: 2019-07-27 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9d56a23039343f84f3d657eae4308b02da6aeb1b83ce5a8d5d6022166fb3d4fBlock Operator
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