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 2901959 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2903355 epoch_slot_no: 8955 block_no: 2901823 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-07-27 23:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0684eb8185967151ef63201d4916a96e21b2e108dc24924a8ff9554b4128fddBlock Operator
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