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 2901869 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2903265 epoch_slot_no: 8865 block_no: 2901733 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-07-27 22:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40ad1ec9226c651a5ed38d52f5c224e467628b09cb7b480521d521a3d13ad084Block Operator
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