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 2902660 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2904056 epoch_slot_no: 9656 block_no: 2902524 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1350 time: 2019-07-28 03:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10ae803ed1dd6f8ab5693f2c975f34b480ce9890d39b7fcb68aedaf7a2a57197Block Operator
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